Ophthalmic Technician / Ophthalmology - Casual

Children's Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Nebraska is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist ophthalmologists and optometrists with eye care in a fast-paced clinic setting. You will prepare examination rooms, perform basic screenings, administer eye medications, and help during minor surgical procedures.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient histories, managing patient flow, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining documentation in a busy ophthalmology clinic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ophthalmic Tech/Optometric tech degree preferred.
• One year ophthalmic experience preferred.
• BLS certification required by American Heart Association.
• Medication Aide Registry within 90 days required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Ophthalmologist or Optometrist with eye care in the office setting.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms and review appointment schedules.
• Perform basic vision screening examinations and administer eye medications.
• Assist during minor surgical and laser procedures.
• Maintain patient flow, obtain history, and document accurately.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain supplies and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Ophthalmic Tech/Optometric tech degree

Job description

Job Description

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

Assists the Ophthalmologist or Optometrist with basic screening and administrative functions in the specialty clinic setting.

Essential Functions

• Assists Ophthalmologist or Optometrist with the provision of eye care in the office setting
• Prepares examination and treatment rooms, reviewing the appointment schedule.
• Performs basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures.
• Prepares patients for eye exams and performs/assists with all tests and procedures.
• Obtain patient history, perform entrance testing, manage patient flow, and assist the doctor as needed.
• Administers and maintains proficient with lensometers, visual field testing, keratometer readings, tonometry, contact lens instruction, BAT testing, and topography.
• Maintains patient flow and returns phone calls per instruction.
• Sterilizes instruments, maintains supplies and equipment, and ensures accurate documentation
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
• Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Required and
• Degree as an Ophthalmic Tech, Ophthalmic Medical Tech, or Ophthalmic Assistant Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• One year recent Ophthalmic experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Current and valid certification as a Ophthalmic Tech, Ophthalmic Medical Tech, or Ophthalmic Assistant Preferred and
• Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association Required and
• Current and valid Medication Aide Registration with the Nebraska State Medication Aide Registry within 90 Days Required

Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!