Ophthalmic Technician: Precision Eye Care Specialist

Popps Ferry Out-Patient Surgery; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Great work environment

Benefits/Perks

Job summary

Popps Ferry Out-Patient Surgery is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to perform initial patient assessments, include medical history, measure intraocular pressures, refractions, and various ophthalmic tests. Responsibilities include assisting during in-office procedures, educating patients on eye health, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent customer service, and is highly organized.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and attention to detail required.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Certification as Ophthalmic Assistant required within 1 year after probation.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and gather medical history for their visit.
• Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
• Communicates follow-up care, scheduling, and changes in schedule to patients.
• Maintains and cleans all equipment used.
• Returns calls to patients and pharmacies.
• Assists in minor surgery.
• Interviews patients and documents histories accurately.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Performs refractions, keratometry, tonometry, visual fields, pachymetry, and other tests.
• Stock and tidy rooms daily.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

Tools

Outlook

Chrome

EMA

Modern Medicine (MOD MED)

Job description

Popps Ferry Out-Patient Surgery is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to perform initial patient assessments, include medical history, measure intraocular pressures, refractions, and various ophthalmic tests. Responsibilities include assisting during in-office procedures, educating patients on eye health, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent customer service, and is highly organized.