Ophthalmic Technician - Patient Care & Diagnostics

Alexandria Eye and Laser Center, LLC; Youngsville (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandria Eye and Laser Center, LLC is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support patient flow and assist physicians with data collection and testing. You will engage patients, obtain histories, and perform tests such as visual fields, pachymetry, auto-refraction and topography, ensuring accuracy and patient confidence.

The role emphasizes teamwork, meticulous documentation and adherence to confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience performing ophthalmic data collection tests.
• Ability to obtain accurate patient history.
• Familiarity with visual fields, pachymetry and topography.

Responsibilities

• Acquaints patients with procedures and tests.
• Obtains complete patient history including medications.
• Performs and documents ophthalmic tests: VA, refraction, topography, pachymetry.
• Maintains smooth patient flow and triages tests.
• Cleans/restocks exam rooms and handles supplies.
• Protects patient confidentiality and communicates changes.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Patient data collection

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient care

Tools

Auto-refraction device

Corneal topographer

Pachymeter

Lensometer

Visual acuity chart

Job description

Alexandria Eye and Laser Center, LLC is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support patient flow and assist physicians with data collection and testing. You will engage patients, obtain histories, and perform tests such as visual fields, pachymetry, auto-refraction and topography, ensuring accuracy and patient confidence.

The role emphasizes teamwork, meticulous documentation and adherence to confidentiality.