Ophthalmic Technologist

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ophth - Eye Wise Staff on the Main Campus Jackson is seeking an Ophthalmic Technologist. The role involves performing ophthalmic procedures, screening patients, conducting diagnostic tests and providing patient education under supervision.

You will evaluate ocular measurements, assist in surgeries, and handle administrative tasks such as scheduling and record keeping. The position requires formal ophthalmic training or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited ophthalmic program, or have a high school diploma/GED and two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of ocular anatomy, pharmacology and diagnostic procedures.
• Able to operate ophthalmic equipment and perform preliminary screening examinations.

Responsibilities

• Administers diagnostic tests.
• Takes ocular measurements and tests visual functions.
• Administers topical ophthalmic medications as directed.
• Instructs patients in home care and contact lens use.
• Assists in ophthalmic surgery; sterilizes and maintains instruments.
• Performs administrative duties such as scheduling and taking histories.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Visual acuity testing

Ophthalmic pharmacology

Instrumentation operation

Patient education

Education

Graduated from an accredited ophthalmic program

High school diploma/GED + 2 years related experience

Tools

Ophthalmic instruments

Job description

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technologist

Organization: Ophth - Eye Wise Staff

Location/s: Main Campus Jackson

Job Category: Allied Health

Job Requisition ID: R00053408

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.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: NA

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)

Time Type: Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No

Pay Class: Hourly

FTE %: 100

Work Shift: Day

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded: No

Job Posting Date: 09/8/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):