Ophthalmic Technician provides technical services to assigned ophthalmic patients and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders. Takes patient history, conducts visual acuity screenings, and performs various technical procedures, including refractometry, tonometry, lensometry, and keratometry. Being an Ophthalmic Technician prepares patients for exams and procedures. Operates, maintains, and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. Additionally, Ophthalmic Technician may assist physicians in performing minor surgical and laser procedures. May dispense contact lenses. Typically requires an associate degree. May require Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). May require Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). Typically reports to a manager. Ophthalmic Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
With a career at Lowell Community Health Center (Lowell CHC), you will be part of a dynamic team of passionate and talented people. At Lowell CHC, you will continue learning, growing, and challenging yourself in a culturally diverse community. Join our team to help people look and see their best. The Eye Care Center at Lowell CHC is looking for a compassionate and flexible individual to contribute as an Ophthalmic Assistant. You will be an essential team member that is committed to delivering exceptional care in our fast-paced Eye Care Center that improves the health of the patients it serves through prevention, treatment, and education in a state-of-the art facility. Our Ophthalmic Assistants serve an integral role on the Eye Care team with a wide variety of duties from assisting doctors with preliminary and specialty testing for our multi-lingual and diverse patients to coordinating their care throughout the organization for the optimal patient experience. We value individuals who are curious, dependable, skilled, and flexible in their work. We are willing to train the right candidate who has the desire to develop and grow in a new career path. In return, we offer our employees a work environment that is positive, fair and provides opportunities to develop professionally.
We offer a competitive wage, comprehensive benefit package available including Health Insurance, Dental, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Paid Holidays.
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Under limited supervision, the Ophthalmic Assistant will:
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