Ophthalmic Technician/Visual Acuity Examiner - Part Time

DocTrials, LLC; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Bonus structure

Retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Job summary

DocTrials, LLC is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Technician/Visual Acuity Examiner for a part-time position in Gilbert, Arizona. The role involves performing visual acuity assessments and manual refractions in clinical trials. Candidates should be knowledgeable in Snellen/ETDRS visual acuity, skilled in patient engagement, and maintain certification through detailed documentation.

Benefits include a competitive salary, health and dental insurance, paid time off, bonuses, and a retirement plan. Flexibility in schedule is required to accommodate patient needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with Snellen/ETDRS visual acuity and manual refraction is crucial.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary.
• Good customer service and patient engagement experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual refractions and visual acuity assessments on patients.
• Obtain and maintain certification by reviewing procedure manuals.
• Contribute to patient acquisition and clinic flow support.

Skills

Knowledgeable in Snellen/ETDRS visual acuity

Experience engaging with patients

Proficient with computer

Customer service skills

Job description

Position Summary

Part time position available. As an Ophthalmic Technician/Visual Acuity Examiner you love working with patients. You are the best of the best when it comes to reviewing detailed study manuals and protocols to perform accurate visual acuity assessments. You are very organized, which makes you a perfect fit for working in clinical trials. You take initiative and have the flexibility to handle multiple tasks at once. You have experience with Snellen/ETDRS visual acuity and are skilled at manual refraction both at the phoropter and with loose lenses/trial frames. You may have experience with diagnostic testing including OCT, visual field, fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, etc. (preferred but not required). Because you must obtain certification and maintain ongoing requirements for research trials, your attention to detail is pronounced, ensuring you get it right the first time. You are obsessed with learning and as a lifelong seeker of knowledge you read everything. Patient care and excellent bedside manner is a top priority for you. When faced with a challenge, you take a breath, gather resources, and make a plan. Preparation, agendas, and crushing tasks are your jam. You are an eager self‑starter who wants to develop a strong foundation to grow. This is a part‑time role with a flexible schedule – ideal for someone who can adjust their availability based on patient appointment needs. This position may also require travel to multiple clinic locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual refractions and visual acuity assessments on patients for all clinical trials on site (~10–15 trials), including refraction at the phoropter and with loose lenses/trial frames.
• Obtain and maintain certification by dissecting procedure manuals, creating and updating cheat sheets and tools for staff, organizing certification information in spreadsheets or tools, updating certification and regulatory documents, and ensuring accurate and consistent documentation of assessments.
• Contribute to patient acquisition by reviewing clinic schedules, flagging potential patients, increasing study awareness through conversations with clinic staff and physicians, facilitating lunch‑and‑learns and community outreach activities, and calling, pre‑screening, and scheduling screening visits.
• Support clinic flow and provide administrative assistance to the clinical research coordinator, moving patients through protocol assessments efficiently, carrying out delegated protocol‑related procedures, and traveling to the clinics located throughout the Phoenix valley.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in Snellen/ETDRS visual acuity and refraction.
• Experience engaging with patients and delivering excellent customer service.
• Proficient with computer, printer, scanner, and new platforms.
• Previous experience in ophthalmology and ophthalmic assessments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Bonus structure
• Retirement plan
• Flexible schedule