Ophthalmic Technician: Eye Care Specialist

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking an ophthalmic assistant to support eye care teams, perform patient assessments, tests vision, dispense contacts, and document interactions. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient education, and teamwork within a busy ophthalmology setting.

You will maintain equipment, manage supplies, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians to ensure high-quality eye care. This position requires adaptability and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Preferred: Ophthalmic Assistant Program completion.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and technical skills to assess the ophthalmic status of each patient, including emergency procedures and medication administration as appropriate.
• Performs diagnostics, takes history, tests vision, performs specialized ophthalmic testing, dispenses contact lenses and assists physicians.
• Educates patients and documents patient interactions.
• Collects patient medical history, eye measurements and determines intraocular pressure.
• Supports ophthalmologists in the treatment of eye diseases and disorders.
• Prepares and maintains examination equipment and rooms.
• Contributes to the team as necessary to ensure quality patient care.
• Manages medication supply, ordering and inventory.

Skills

Patient assessments

Ophthalmic testing

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Ophthalmic Assistant Program

Tools

Ophthalmic instruments

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking an ophthalmic assistant to support eye care teams, perform patient assessments, tests vision, dispense contacts, and document interactions. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient education, and teamwork within a busy ophthalmology setting.

You will maintain equipment, manage supplies, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians to ensure high-quality eye care. This position requires adaptability and a compassionate approach to patient care.