Opthalmic Technician

SHR (Spectrum Healthcare Resources); Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Resources in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a qualified ophthalmic technician for a full-time, daytime schedule (Mon-Fri, 0630-1800) with no nights or weekends.

The role includes assisting aircrew, recording patient histories, performing visual tests, administering ophthalmic drugs, and supporting front desk tasks, with strict infection control and ASIMS/AHLTA recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Formal ophthalmic technician program or military medical services training is required.
• AOA certification or CPOA/CPOT certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Order and dispense military spectacles and fit patients with spectacles.
• Assist aircrew members in aviator contact lens and night vision goggle programs.
• Record patient case history and perform visual screening tests (VA, cover test, pupillary testing, color vision, depth perception, visual field charting, tonometry).
• Instill ophthalmic drugs and perform ophthalmic functions as needed.
• Prepare patients and assist as surgical assistant in clinical procedures.
• Administer ophthalmic drops/ointments and manage ocular dressings and culture collection.
• Track Aircrew and patients in ASIMS and ensure gas mask inserts when required.
• Manage office supplies and front desk support within duties.

Skills

Ophthalmic technician program

AOA/CPOA/CPOT certification

Education

Formal ophthalmic technician program or military medical services training

Tools

ASIMS

AHLTA

Excel

Job description

Job Description

• Full Time Opportunity
• Monday through Friday | Between 0630-1800
• No nights, weekend, holiday, or on-call responsibilities
• Full-time Benefits Offered
• 11 paid Federal Holidays per year

Job Requirements

• Degree/Education: Successful completion of a formal ophthalmic technician program (i.e., technical, hospital, or retail-based program) or a formal medical services training program of the United States Military.
• Certified by the American Optometric Association or Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA) or Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT)

Job Duties Include But Limited To

The standard qualifications (duties) or the labor category are as follows:

• Order and dispense military spectacles. Fit patients with spectacles and instruct patients on contact lens procedures. Assist aircrew members in aviator contact lens and night vision goggle program.
• Assist flight personnel in the occupational vision program.
• Record patient case history, conduct visual screening tests such as visual acuity (VA) test, cover test, pupillary testing, color vision, depth perception, visual field charting, and tonometry for analysis and interpretation.
• Instill approved ophthalmic drugs.
• Perform ophthalmic functions as needed.
• Prepare patients and perform as special surgical assistant in clinical procedures.
• Administer ophthalmic drops and ointments, apply ocular dressings, perform suture removal, and obtain eye cultures.
• Track Aircrew members who are part of the Air Force contact lens program, using excel spreadsheet and the Aeromedical Services Information Management System (ASIMS).
• Track military members in ASIMS and make sure patients have gas mask inserts if required
• Track office supplies and notify property custodians what needs to be ordered
• Track corneal refractive surgery patients on excel spreadsheet
• Upload/scan patient ancillary test into AHLTA records
• Uphold infection control standards, sterilize instruments, and wipe down exam rooms using CaviCide Wipes
• Order clinic medications from pharmacy
• Order trial lens contacts for clinic stock and patients
• Assist with front desk operations, not to exceed 20% of clinical duties

For More Information Contact

Michelle Collins

[e-mail]

314-744-4189

Company Overview

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location: US-VA-Portsmouth