Ophthalmic Technician: Patient-Centered Eye Care Support

Ascend Vision Partners; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician (Certified or Non-Certified) to support ophthalmologists and optometrists in a patient-centered eye care setting. Responsibilities include preliminary exams, history taking, basic testing, medication administration, instrument care, and assisting during minor procedures.

The role requires preparing patients, documenting in EMR, maintaining sterile environments, and providing patient education.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Minimum of one year experience in ophthalmology preferred.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary ophthalmic care and assists the physician.
• Performs complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams.
• Records patient information in EMR according to standards.
• Diliates pupils and prepares patients for examination.
• Maintains sterile instruments and sets up for minor procedures.
• Processes prescription refill requests.

Skills

Excellent communication

MS Office proficiency

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

High School diploma

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ascend Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician (Certified or Non-Certified) to support ophthalmologists and optometrists in a patient-centered eye care setting. Responsibilities include preliminary exams, history taking, basic testing, medication administration, instrument care, and assisting during minor procedures.

The role requires preparing patients, documenting in EMR, maintaining sterile environments, and providing patient education.