Ophthalmic Technician

Alamo Eye Care; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Alamo Eye Care in San Antonio seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team. You will perform initial patient assessments, document medical history, measure intraocular pressures, refraction, and visual acuity, and support in-office procedures.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, exceptional customer service, and is highly organized; familiarity with basic computer programs and an eye-care mindset are assets. This is a hands-on, patient-focused role in a friendly clinic.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience desirable.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and gather medical history and relevant information for their visit.
• Conduct initial patient assessment and record all findings; assist in procedures as needed.
• Educate patients on eye health and best practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organization

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team! As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will be responsible for conducting the initial assessment of a patient, including listening to their complaints or concerns, obtaining a relevant medical history, and measuring intraocular pressures, refraction, visual acuities, and more. You will also assist as needed with procedures done by the doctor in-office, help educate patients on eye health and best practices, and maintain an organized, clean work environment at all times. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, exceptional customer service skills, and is extremely organized.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and gather medical history and relevant information for their visit
• Conduct an initial assessment of the patient and record all findingsAssist in in-office procedures, as needed
• Educate patients on best practice and eye health
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace at all times

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience desired
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Familiarity with basic computer programs, such as the Microsoft Office suite