Ophthalmic Clinic Technician
$37,440–$37,440 year
On-siteCypress, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Obtain patient history including chief complaint, medical history, and allergies; perform visual acuity, visual fields, motility, pupillary function, dilation, and ocular tonometry. Maintain patient flow by contacting no-shows, rescheduling appointments, and altering test sequences to support physician visits. Execute opening and closing duties such as inventory counts, drug preparation, sterile instrument prep, and room cleanliness. Troubleshoot equipment including projectors, tonopen, and autoclaves; occasionally assist with laser procedures, injections, and minor treatments. Provide compassionate care and educate patients on eye drop instillation. Maintain supply stock levels and support patients with exam chair access. Requires valid CPR certification, high school diploma, and one to two years of ophthalmic assistant experience.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Valid CPR certification
- Must be able to move frequently from standing and sitting depending on exam room configuration during clinic sessions
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly-lit setting
- Must be able to hear softly spoken words
- Must be able to add support for patients getting in and out of exam chairs
- Lifting required up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to travel to various clinics
- Must be available for clinic hours of Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:30am-6:30pm
- Training and understanding of HIPAA requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Some college
- One to Two years' experience ophthalmic assistant
- Certification as an ophthalmic assistant
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