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)
We are a RAPIDLY growing ophthalmology practice in Waco with an awesome opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician or Scribe. We are looking for someone who loves people with excellent ophthalmic technical ability, great communication skills, compassion, dependability, professionalism, and motivation. We ARE willing to train a rookie who has a dynamic personality, outstanding customer service background, or medical experience in another specialty. If you've scribed for a different specialty that's a big bonus.
If you have experience in any of the following, you will move to the top of our consideration list: Manual Refractions, Tonometry, Visual Field, OCT, Pachymetry, Lensometry, Fundus Photography, Scribing, Complete patient history,
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We offer a fast-paced, fun, and high-energy work environment; very generous salary, medical/dental insurance, 401K, and very generous PTO (four weeks per year), and ten paid holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $22.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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