Ophthalmic Technician: Eye Care & Diagnostics

Ascend Vision Partners; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Vision Partners in Harlingen, TX seeks an Ophthalmic Technician (certified or non-certified) to support physicians with pre-visit testing, history taking, and room setup. You will assist in minor procedures, manage instruments, and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR system.

Daily responsibilities include conducting eye tests, dilating pupils, administering medications, and maintaining stock and sterilization of instruments in a fast-paced ophthalmic clinic.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one year experience in ophthalmology preferred.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary ophthalmic care to patients and acts as clinical assistant to physician.
• Performs complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams, sub-specialty tests and evaluations.
• Verifies patient information and records data in EMR according to standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

COT certification preferred

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ascend Vision Partners in Harlingen, TX seeks an Ophthalmic Technician (certified or non-certified) to support physicians with pre-visit testing, history taking, and room setup. You will assist in minor procedures, manage instruments, and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR system.

Daily responsibilities include conducting eye tests, dilating pupils, administering medications, and maintaining stock and sterilization of instruments in a fast-paced ophthalmic clinic.