Ophthalmic Technician

Family Eye Physicians; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Eye Physicians seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to join the Clinic team. You will assist ophthalmologists in patient care, perform a range of technical duties, and conduct ocular function testing to support accurate assessments.

Responsibilities include taking histories, assisting in minor procedures, lensometry, contact lens fitting, and maintaining instruments and supplies in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent plus 2 years of relevant work experience in Ophthalmology.
• Successful completion of accredited ophthalmic medical assistant program, helpful but not required.
• Certification as Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist by JCAHPO, helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists ophthalmologists in treatment and care of patients by performing a variety of technical duties.
• Obtains medical histories of patients.
• Tests ocular functions, including distance and near visual acuity, color vision, muscle balance, intra-ocular tension, auto refraction, retinoscopy, and lensometry.

Skills

Ophthalmic healthcare experience

Patient care

Clinical testing

Education

High school diploma

Accredited ophthalmic medical assistant program

JCAHPO certification (optional)

Job description

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Department: Clinic
Reports to: Clinic Manager

Ophthalmic Technician Responsibilities:

• Assists ophthalmologists in treatment and care of patients by performing variety of technical duties.
• Obtains medical histories of patients
• Tests ocular functions, including distance and near visual acuity, color vision, muscle balance, intra-ocular tension, auto refraction, retinoscopy, and lensometry (reading spectacles).
• Fits all types of contact lenses using keratometer; instructs patients in care and insertion of lenses.
• Assists physicians in minor office surgery.
• Administers medications as directed by ophthalmologists; changes dressings and instructs patients in home care.
• Maintains inventory of consumable supplies, medications, and small instruments.
• Maintains ophthalmic instruments, such as visual acuity projectors, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopes, retinoscopes, muscle lights, etc. by cleaning exposed lenses, mirrors, prisms, and replacing burned out bulbs.
• Serves as instructor to staff when necessary in clinic routine and in standard ophthalmic procedures.

Ophthalmic Technician Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent plus 2 years of relevant work experience in Ophthalmology
• Successful completion of accredited ophthalmic medical assistant program, helpful but not required
• Certification as Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist by Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO), helpful but not required