Ophthalmic Technician - Fast-Paced Eye Diagnostics

Wolfeeyeclinic; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfe Eye Clinic in Ankeny, IA is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team. You will document patient histories, perform comprehensive workups, and run diagnostic tests such as retinoscopy, keratometry, tonometry, and OCTs while educating patients per physician instructions.

Ideal candidates will have medical office experience and ophthalmic testing exposure, with a strong ability to work both independently and in a team, delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Medical office experience is required.
• Ophthalmic testing experience is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience providing excellent patient care.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills with ability to communicate concerns about test results.

Responsibilities

• Document patient’s medical and ocular histories in the EMR.
• Perform patient workups.
• Complete diagnostic testing (retinoscopy, refraction, A-scan, keratometry, tonometry, OCTs, visual fields).
• Provide patient education according to physician instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel to other offices as needed.

Skills

Medical office experience

Ophthalmic testing experience

Independent & team work

Patient care

Critical thinking

Job description

Wolfe Eye Clinic in Ankeny, IA is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team. You will document patient histories, perform comprehensive workups, and run diagnostic tests such as retinoscopy, keratometry, tonometry, and OCTs while educating patients per physician instructions.

Ideal candidates will have medical office experience and ophthalmic testing exposure, with a strong ability to work both independently and in a team, delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.