Ophthalmology Technician: Vision Care Specialist

CentralCare Inc.; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 1 year

PTO after 2 years

PTO after 5 years

PTO after 15 years

11 Paid Federal Holidays

Job summary

Central Care Incorporated is seeking an Ophthalmology Technician/Technologist at Keesler AFB, MS, to support active-duty service members and families. The role involves preparing patients, assisting ophthalmic clinicians, and performing a wide range of diagnostic and surgical support tasks in a military healthcare setting.

Requires high school diploma with ophthalmic training and JCAHPO COT/COA certification within 1 year; COA/ COT credentials and relevant experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of two years of college and an ophthalmic technician course.
• Requires JCAHPO certification as COT or COA; COA must be obtained within one year of employment.
• Current credentials in COA/COT and related experience in ophthalmology/optometry are considered as alternatives if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients, review records, and prepare for exams.
• Assist Warfighter Refractive Optometrist and ophthalmology staff during examinations and treatments.
• Schedule and retrieve reports in the EHR; prepare clinical records and data entry.
• Support the provider by performing technical tests and recording results for analysis.
• Plan and supervise vision screening tests (visual acuity, color vision, tonometry, etc.).
• Assist in refractive/diagnostic procedures (manual refractions, topography, keratometry, biometrics, imaging).
• Prepare equipment for surgery and directly assist surgeons during refractive surgery and clinic procedures.
• Assist with laser ophthalmology procedures; pre-operative preparation and postoperative instructions.
• Prepare anesthetics/antibiotics, administer eye drops, apply dressings, and obtain eye cultures as required.
• Instruct patients on contact lens care, fitting, and post-procedure hygiene.
• Prepare, clean, sterilize, and stock surgical instruments and medications.
• Perform daily calibration checks on clinical equipment and notify issues to supervisors.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; completion of two years of college and an ophthalmic technician course

JCAHPO certification as COT or COA

COA certification within one year of employment; 2 years of college or formal course; 24 months ophthalmology experience alternative

Job description

Central Care Incorporated is seeking an Ophthalmology Technician/Technologist at Keesler AFB, MS, to support active-duty service members and families. The role involves preparing patients, assisting ophthalmic clinicians, and performing a wide range of diagnostic and surgical support tasks in a military healthcare setting.

Requires high school diploma with ophthalmic training and JCAHPO COT/COA certification within 1 year; COA/ COT credentials and relevant experience are highly valued.