Ophthalmology Health Technician – Clinic Diagnostics & Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs operates this Ophthalmology Technician (Health Technician) role at the Garner Clinic, NC, supporting ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and follow-up care.

You will perform routine and complex diagnostic procedures and assist during clinic-based surgeries while educating patients and their representatives. Applicants may be referred if required certifications or education are pending, with final hire contingent on meeting all

Qualifications

• Certification as Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with JCAHPO is required.
• Experience in health care field with knowledge of ophthalmology practices is valued.
• Demonstrated KSAs include eye anatomy, meds effects, optics, and clinic equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support Ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye diseases.
• Assist during clinic-based ophthalmic surgical procedures.
• Educate patients and legal representatives about care plans.

Skills

Ophthalmology knowledge

Eye anatomy & physiology

Tonometry

Pupil evaluation

Ophthalmic surgical assisting

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years of health care college

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs operates this Ophthalmology Technician (Health Technician) role at the Garner Clinic, NC, supporting ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and follow-up care.

You will perform routine and complex diagnostic procedures and assist during clinic-based surgeries while educating patients and their representatives. Applicants may be referred if required certifications or education are pending, with final hire contingent on meeting all