Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe

EyeSouth Partners; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision.

401(k) with match.

HSA/FSA.

Telemedicine.

Generous PTO package.

Employee Discounts and Perks.

Employee Assistance Program.

Group Life/AD&D.

Short‑term Disability Insurance.

Long‑term Disability Insurance.

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe to support a high‑volume ophthalmic practice focused on quality eye care across multiple locations. The role involves obtaining patient history, performing refractions, imaging, and assisting in surgeries with strict aseptic technique.

The position requires ophthalmic scribe and tech experience, a high school diploma, and flexibility to travel. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA/FSA, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school.
• Ophthalmic scribe and tech experience required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history.
• Determine visual acuity.
• Perform automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes.
• Retinoscopy and refinement for prescribing purposes.
• Logarithmic pupillary assessment and visual field testing.
• Ophthalmic imaging including OCT, Topography, fundus photography.
• Prepare surgical instruments and equipment.
• Enter data into EMR and provide patient services.
• Assist in operating room for minor and refractive surgeries.
• Maintain and repair equipment and instruments.
• Provide amblyopia treatment and post‑operative education.
• Travel to various locations as needed.

Skills

Patient history documentation

Ophthalmic testing

EMR data entry

Aseptic technique

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR system

OCT imaging

Topography

Fundus photography

A-scan/biometry

Job description

Eye Center of Texas has 6 Board Certified Ophthalmologists and 8 Therapeutic Optometrists across 6 locations. Our nationally renowned physicians combined with advanced medical technology allow us to offer patient the highest caliber of care. We provide comprehensive medical and surgical care including laser cataract surgery, LASIK, vision correction, glaucoma, retina and vitreous disease treatments and more.

We are hiring for an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe who will support a high‑volume ophthalmic practice focused on quality and compassionate eye‑care services.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history.
• Determine visual acuity.
• Perform automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes.
• Retinoscopy and refinement for prescribing purposes.
• Advanced lensometry.
• Logarithmic pupillary assessment.
• Static & kinetic visual field testing.
• PAM, BAT, and advanced ocular motility assessment.
• Manual keratometry.
• Osmolarity testing.
• Administer eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions as ordered by physician.
• Enter data into EMR and provide patient services.
• Measure intra‑ocular pressure (tonometry).
• Prepare patients pre‑operatively.
• Maintain and repair equipment and instruments.
• Perform ocular imaging including OCT, Topography, fundus photography.
• Prepare surgical instruments and equipment.
• Use aseptic technique.
• Assist in operating room for minor and refractive surgeries.
• Prepare and label microscope slides and culture media as ordered by physician.
• Provide amblyopia treatment including patching, drops, and prism.
• Compute intra‑ocular lens power calculations.
• Deliver post‑operative education.
• Escalate and triage urgent patient needs/care.
• Educate patients using advanced refracting skills, over‑refraction of contact lenses, contact lens fit/adjustment, advanced slit lamp technique.
• Perform A‑scan diagnostic measurements.
• Perform biometry measurements.
• Provide ophthalmic scribe and tech experience.
• Ensure dependable transportation for inter‑office travel.
• Maintain flexibility to travel to various locations.
• Pay attention to detail and maintain confidentiality.
• Seek instruction when needed.
• Recognize inconsistencies.

Education & Certifications

Graduation from an accredited high school. Ophthalmic scribe and tech experience required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 401(k) with match.
• HSA/FSA.
• Telemedicine.
• Generous PTO package.

Additional Benefits at No Cost

• Employee Discounts and Perks.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Group Life/AD&D.
• Short‑term Disability Insurance.
• Long‑term Disability Insurance.

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.