Ophthalmology Health Technician: Eye Care Specialist

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charleston VA Healthcare Network is seeking a Health Technician (Ophthalmology) to assist ophthalmologists with diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. The role supports education for patients and families and aids in teaching medical students and residents within the Surgical Service, Ophthalmology Section.

Qualifications include US citizenship, English proficiency, and either one year of health care experience or two years of relevant education; COA certification is required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a health care field or
• Two years above high school with health care focus or an associate's degree
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education qualify

Responsibilities

• Support Ophthalmologists in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and monitoring eye conditions.
• Perform complex diagnostic testing and pupil evaluations.
• Assist with clinic-based ophthalmic surgical procedures.
• Educate patients and representatives about eye care and procedures.
• Support training of medical students and residents in Surgical Service, Ophthalmology Section.

Skills

Advanced tonometry

Pupil evaluation

Ophthalmic surgical assisting

Eye anatomy & physiology

Medication instillation in the eye

Optics knowledge

Clinic equipment maintenance

Education

Two years above high school in health care

Associate's degree in a health care field

Job description

The Charleston VA Healthcare Network is seeking a Health Technician (Ophthalmology) to assist ophthalmologists with diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. The role supports education for patients and families and aids in teaching medical students and residents within the Surgical Service, Ophthalmology Section.

Qualifications include US citizenship, English proficiency, and either one year of health care experience or two years of relevant education; COA certification is required.