Ophthalmic Technician jobs in Kentucky

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)

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Retina Associates of Kentucky
  • Ashland, KY FULL_TIME
  • Willing to train!!
    An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. An Ophthalmic Technician is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an ophthalmologist.


    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
    • Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
    • Practice urgency at all times with patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule
    • Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
    • Verify patient information by interviewing patient
    • Recording medical history, current medications and confirming purpose of visit
    • Records all data in the patient's electronic medical record
    • Checks condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
    • Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography
    • Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
    • General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

    Other Skills and Abilities:

    • Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
    • Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
    • Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
    • Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
    • Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
    • Ability to work overtime when the business is in need
    • Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times

    Physical Demands:

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

    Education and/or Experience:

    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, COA or COT is preferred.

    We offer health/dental/vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), employer-matched 401k, monthly incentive programs, generous employee purchase program, family purchase events, certification reimbursements, a leadership team that knows everyone by name and loves to promote from within, and a whole lot more!


    If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.


    EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Kentucky Eye Center
  • Jackson, KY PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Successful ophthalmology (eye M.D.) practice in Lexington is in search of a full-time ophthalmic technician. We are looking for a dependable, bright, friendly, organized technician with a keen attenti...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Bennett and Bloom Eye Centers
  • Louisville, KY FULL_TIME
  • **Willing to train for the right candidate!** An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. ...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Midwest Eye Center
  • Crestview, KY FULL_TIME
  • Company Overview At MidWest Eye Center, we are committed to your total eye care. Our staff provides an innovative and integrated approach, using state-of-the-art technology, combined with the utmost i...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Dr. Black’s Eye Associates
  • Louisville, KY FULL_TIME
  • Come work with a wonderful team of experienced eye care experts! We provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. We offer competitive pay and amazing benefits including: Med...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • PARKER EYE CARE, PLLC
  • Cadiz, KY FULL_TIME
  • Start up and close down exam rooms greet patients patient work-up check patient visual acuity perform autorefraction perform special testing-visual field and OCT patinet medication refills and prior a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Sakowitz Eye Center
  • Orange City, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Seeking a full time Technician to join our busy multi-specialty practice. Must be detail...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Eye Surgery Associates
  • Hollywood, FL
  • Overview: Eye Surgery Associates is searching for an energetic, patient focused, team oriented Ophthalmic Technician for...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Mercy
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Ophthalmic technician helps in preparing the patient to see the ophthalmologist. Responsible for taking ocular, medical,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Southwest Eye Center S C
  • Hazel Crest, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Measure visual Acuity, perform testing, enter data in EMR. Medical office experience pre...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Spinak Medical Eye Center
  • Pearl River, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Spinak Medical Eye Center is a busy Ophthalmology Practice with two locations in Rocklan...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Sidney Mandelbaum
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY: We are an ophthalmology practice located in the Upper East Side seeking a c...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Mercy
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Ophthalmic technician helps in preparing the patient to see the ophthalmologist. Responsible for taking ocular, medical,...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • UCHealth
  • Aurora, CO
  • Description Summary:Assists eye care providers in the care of patients and flow of clinical activities. Ensures proper c...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kentucky (/kənˈtʌki/ (listen) kən-TUK-ee), officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a state located in the east south-central region of the United States. Although styled as the "State of Kentucky" in the law creating it, (because in Kentucky's first constitution, the name state was used) Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth (the others being Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts). Originally a part of Virginia, in 1792 Kentucky became the 15th state to join the Union. Kentucky is the 37th most extensive and the 26th most populous of the 50 United States. Ke...
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Income Estimation for Ophthalmic Technician jobs
$44,473 to $57,534

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