Ophthalmic Technician

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Far West Clinic

Department/Specialty: DCMG Ophthalmology

Schedule: Full time | Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Clinical Assistance & Patient Care: Execute specialized ophthalmic testing, visual screenings, and minor office procedures under direct physician supervision.
• Patient Education & Dispensing: Instruct patients on sanitary contact lens care while managing the accurate delivery and dispensing of corrective eyewear.
• Operations & Room Preparation: Optimize clinic workflow by prepping examination rooms, maintaining sterilized instruments, and managing medical inventory.
• Administrative Management: Streamline daily patient volume by verifying appointment schedules, recording medical histories, and processing clinical documentation.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• Some travel is required to satellite clinics, once a week based on clinic need. 
• JCAHPO Certification preferred but not required. 
• MA, PCT are encouraged to apply, patient facing care preferred. 

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

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