Ophthalmic Technician — Patient Care & Clinic Support

Wills Eye Foundation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wills Eye Hospital seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmic care across multiple Philadelphia locations. The role includes preliminary ocular assessments such as history taking, visual testing, lensometry, tonometry, pupil dilation, and refraction under ophthalmologist supervision.

Ideal candidates have COA certification, two years in clinical settings, and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• COA certification after two years on the job required.
• Two years of clinical/healthcare experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the physician with examination procedures and other patient care activities as requested.
• Oversees the efficient flow of patients through the eye clinic, assuring that resources are sufficient for scheduled patients and that they are directed appropriately.
• When appropriate, performs lensometry, including reading lenses with multifocal and progressive adds, power of sphere, axis of cylinder power and orientation of prism.
• Performs intraocular pressure assessments through the use of applanation tonometry and also utilizing the tonopen.
• Instills dilating drops (and other ophthalmic drops) per physician's instructions.
• Interacts and communicates in a professional manner with fellow employees, medical staff and other health team professionals.
• Ensures that exam rooms are stocked with appropriate instruments, as well as patient handouts, & any other equipment/materials, as required by physicians.

Skills

Visual acuity testing

Lensometry

Tonometry

Medical history taking

Education

COA certification

High School diploma

Job description

Wills Eye Hospital seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmic care across multiple Philadelphia locations. The role includes preliminary ocular assessments such as history taking, visual testing, lensometry, tonometry, pupil dilation, and refraction under ophthalmologist supervision.

Ideal candidates have COA certification, two years in clinical settings, and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced clinic environment.