Ophthalmic Technician: Day Shift, No Nights or Weekends

SHR (Spectrum Healthcare Resources); Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Resources in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a qualified ophthalmic technician for a full-time, daytime schedule (Mon-Fri, 0630-1800) with no nights or weekends.

The role includes assisting aircrew, recording patient histories, performing visual tests, administering ophthalmic drugs, and supporting front desk tasks, with strict infection control and ASIMS/AHLTA recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Formal ophthalmic technician program or military medical services training is required.
• AOA certification or CPOA/CPOT certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Order and dispense military spectacles and fit patients with spectacles.
• Assist aircrew members in aviator contact lens and night vision goggle programs.
• Record patient case history and perform visual screening tests (VA, cover test, pupillary testing, color vision, depth perception, visual field charting, tonometry).
• Instill ophthalmic drugs and perform ophthalmic functions as needed.
• Prepare patients and assist as surgical assistant in clinical procedures.
• Administer ophthalmic drops/ointments and manage ocular dressings and culture collection.
• Track Aircrew and patients in ASIMS and ensure gas mask inserts when required.
• Manage office supplies and front desk support within duties.

Skills

Ophthalmic technician program

AOA/CPOA/CPOT certification

Education

Formal ophthalmic technician program or military medical services training

Tools

ASIMS

AHLTA

Excel

Job description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a qualified ophthalmic technician for a full-time, daytime schedule (Mon-Fri, 0630-1800) with no nights or weekends.

The role includes assisting aircrew, recording patient histories, performing visual tests, administering ophthalmic drugs, and supporting front desk tasks, with strict infection control and ASIMS/AHLTA recordkeeping.