Ophthalmic Technician I

Houston Retina Associates

Houston, Texas

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Houston, Texas
POSTED
30+ days ago
Company Overview:

Join Houston Retina Associates

 

At Houston Retina Associates, we’re more than a leading ophthalmology practice—we’re a team dedicated to preserving and restoring vision for our patients. Specializing in advanced care for retinal conditions like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment, we combine cutting-edge technology with compassionate, personalized treatment. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We value every team member’s contribution and provide opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. With multiple locations across the greater Houston area, we’re proud to serve our community and make a meaningful impact every day. If you’re passionate about excellence in patient care and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we invite you to join our team!

 

Houston Retina Associates is affiliated with EyeSouth Partners' premier network of medical and surgical specialty eye care services.

 

Position Summary:

We are now hiring for an Ophthalmic technician that will support a high-volume ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services.

Responsibilities:

This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.

 

Ophthalmic skills include:

  • Obtaining and documenting patient history
  • Determining visual acuity
  • Some administraive work 
  • Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician
  • Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMRPproviding patient services
  • Measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)
  • Pre-operative preparation of patient
  • Maintaining equipment and instruments
Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years of ophthalmic or optometric technician experience preferred

 

• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required

• Must be flexible with traveling to various locations

• Must be able to take on call weekend rotaion

• Ability to pay attention to detail

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable

• The ability to recognize inconsistencies

 

Education/Certifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school

Company Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k w/ Match
  • HSA/FSA
  • Telemedicine
  • Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE:

  • Employee Discounts and Perks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Group Life/AD&D
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

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Houston Retina Associates