Ophthalmic Technician: Eye Exams & Patient Care

Carolinas Centers for Sight; Loris (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Matching 401(k)

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Uniform Allowance

Training/Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Carolina Centers for Sight, an affiliate of Eye Health America, is seeking an ophthalmic technician to support doctors during eye examinations. You will perform workups, vision tests, collect medical data, monitor patient flow, and assist with procedures across clinic locations.

Travel to different clinic sites may be required, and overtime may be necessary. Two years of ophthalmic experience or certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant is preferred, with licensing required, and training provided

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience and/or Ophthalmic Assistant. Certification preferred, but not required.
• Active and Valid Driver's License.
• Adequate training will be provided upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Gathering medical records and patient information
• Taking ocular measurements, both anatomical and functional
• Administering or preparing medications
• Providing eye care and contact lens information to the patient
• Maintaining and cleaning ophthalmic instruments
• Assisting the doctors in basic procedures

Skills

Vision tests

Medical data collection

Patient flow

Scribing

Assisting procedures

Education

Ophthalmic Assistant certification (preferred)

Job description

Carolina Centers for Sight, an affiliate of Eye Health America, is seeking an ophthalmic technician to support doctors during eye examinations. You will perform workups, vision tests, collect medical data, monitor patient flow, and assist with procedures across clinic locations.

Travel to different clinic sites may be required, and overtime may be necessary. Two years of ophthalmic experience or certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant is preferred, with licensing required, and training provided