Ophthalmic Technician I

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health Physicians is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists in a clean, well-lit office in eastern North Carolina. The role includes patient preparation, assisting with exams and tests, administering treatments, and maintaining records.

The position offers a day shift from Monday to Friday, with no on-call or weekend requirements. Minimum requirements include a High School diploma or GED and 0 years of experience (1 year preferred).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0 years of experience required; 1 year preferred.
• Experience with common ophthalmic tests and patient care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmologists in patient care and exams.
• Prepare patients, perform tests, administer medications and treatments.
• Educate patients and maintain records.

Skills

Fundus photography

Ocular Coherence Tomography

Automated and Manual Biometry

Corneal Topography and Tomography

Automated Visual Field testing

Specular Microscopy

Fluorescein and ICG angiography

Ophthalmic Ultrasound/UBM testing

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Under supervision, the Ophthalmic Assistant works with Ophthalmologists to provide patient care in a clean, well-lit office setting. Their responsibilities include preparing patients, performing exams and tests, administering medications and treatments, assisting with procedures, educating patients, maintain records, monitoring patients and maintaining equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• 0 years of experience required. 1 year experience preferred.
• High School or Equivalent (GED)

Preferred Requirements

• Ophthalmic competencies preferred:
  • Fundus photography
  • Ocular Coherence Tomography
  • Automated and Manual Biometry
  • Corneal Topography and Tomography
  • Automated Visual Field testing
  • Specular Microscopy
  • Fluorescein and ICG angiography
  • Ophthalmic Ultrasound/UBM testing

Pay Range

$21.96 - $32.01

Other Information

• Primary Shift: Day
  • Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No
• IMPORTANT: This position is listed as an Ophthalmic Technician I, but based on the minimum requirements that are met, the candidate of choice will be hired as an Ophthalmic Technician I, II or III.

ECU Health

About ECU Health Physicians

ECU Health Physicians is multi-specialty group with over 600 providers in more than 140 primary and specialty clinics across more than 110 locations in eastern North Carolina.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.