Ophthalmic Technologist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ophth - Eye Wise Staff on the University of Mississippi Medical Center campus in Jackson, MS, seeks an Ophthalmic Technologist to perform ophthalmic procedures under supervision, conduct patient screening, diagnostic testing and education, and manage administrative duties.

The ideal candidate has graduated from an accredited ophthalmic program or holds a HS diploma with two years of related experience, with strong knowledge of ocular anatomy and diagnostic equipment, and the ability to operate

Qualifications

• Must graduate from accredited ophthalmic program or have HS diploma/GED with 2 years related experience.
• Knowledge of ocular anatomy, pharmacology, and eye diseases.
• Ability to operate ophthalmic equipment and perform preliminary screening.

Responsibilities

• Administers diagnostic tests.
• Takes ocular measurements and tests visual functions (acuity, fields, keratometry, tonometry, etc.).
• Administers topical ophthalmic medications as directed by ophthalmologist.
• Instructs patients in home care and contact lens use.
• Assists in ophthalmic surgery and maintains instruments.
• Performs scheduling, history taking, phone calls, and related admin duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ocular anatomy

Ophthalmic testing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ophthalmic equipment

Education

Accredited ophthalmic program

HS diploma/GED + 2 years related experience

Tools

Ophthalmic instruments

Diagnostic testing equipment

Job description

Ophthalmic Technologist

Job Summary: To perform ophthalmic procedures under the direction and/or supervision of an ophthalmologist. To conduct patient screening, diagnostic testing, patient education, and perform administrative procedures.

Education & Experience

Must have graduated from an accredited ophthalmic program, or have high school diploma/GED and two (2) years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, ocular anatomy, ophthalmic pharmacology, ocular motility and diseases of the eye.
• Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures including visual field testing, contact lenses, ophthalmic surgery, and the care and maintenance of ophthalmic instruments and equipment.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate ophthalmic equipment and administer preliminary screening examinations.

Responsibilities

• Administers diagnostic tests.
• Takes anatomical and functional ocular measurements; tests ocular functions such as visual acuity, visual fields, lensometry, tonometry, keratometry readings, corneal topography, strabismus measurements, retinoscopy, and/or refinement and sensorimotor functions.
• Administers topical ophthalmic medications as directed by the ophthalmologist.
• Instructs patients in home care and use of contact lenses and provides patient education.
• Assists in ophthalmic surgery; sterilizes and maintains ophthalmic instruments.
• Performs administrative duties such as scheduling patient appointments, taking patient histories, answering telephones, and forwarding correspondence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Job Details

• Time Type: Full time
• FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No
• Pay Class: Hourly
• FTE %: 100
• Work Shift: Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No

Organization

Organization: Ophth - Eye Wise Staff

Job Category

Job Category: Allied Health

Location

Location/s: Main Campus Jackson

Job Requisition ID

Job Requisition ID: R00053408

Job Posting Date

Job Posting Date: 09/8/2026

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