Ophthalmic Technician Jobs in the United States
Mercy
Saint Louis, MO
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period! From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
G Brock Magruder MD PA
Jupiter, FL
The Ophthalmic Technician (Certified or Non-Certified) performs a range of duties which includes preparing the patient for the provider (preliminary exam, medical history, & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures. Team members are expected to exhibit a continuous behavior of professionalism, which includes but is not limited to, acting with integrity and accountability, support our clinicians in all aspects of patient care delivery, support a culture of respect, diversity and inclusion in our organization, and enhance the patient access to primary and specialty eye care.
St. Luke's University Health Network
Allentown, PA
Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. They work directly with patients to perform various tests and assessments, such as visual acuity, color vision, and depth perception, OCT, visual field and other testing, and help prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
Mercy
Springfield, MO
This position assists the doctor in minor procedures, does pre-op measurements for cataract and other eye surgeries, schedules surgery, and assists the front desk with phones and patient messages as needed. From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
G Brock Magruder MD PA
Orlando, FL
Team members are expected to exhibit a continuous behavior of professionalism, which includes but is not limited to, acting with integrity and accountability, support our clinicians in all aspects of patient care delivery, support a culture of respect, diversity and inclusion in our organization, and enhance the patient access to primary and specialty eye care. The Ophthalmic Scribe (Certified or Non-Certified) assists providers by documenting/scribing the patient information per the provider instructions and patient encounters in real-time, including medical history, findings, and treatment plans, to improve efficiency and accuracy in eye care.
Express Employment Professionals
Livingston, TX
Be able to analyze and interpret patient's prescription as well as identify and resolve patient complaints. Keywords: Certified Ophthalmic Technician, Location: Livingston, TX - 77399
CHRISTUS Health
Tyler, TX
Performing technical workups to include visual acuity, lensometry, color vision, visual field tests (Humphrey and Goldman), manual keratometry, refraction, Amslers, muscle testing, topography, pupil exams, OCT, pachymetry, and other special testing as directed by physician. Promptly and professionally assisting the doctor in patient care, collecting patient history, and performing patient education.
CHRISTUS Health
Tyler, TX
Performing technical workups to include visual acuity, lensometry, color vision, visual field tests (Humphrey and Goldman), manual keratometry, refraction, Amslers, muscle testing, topography, pupil exams, OCT, pachymetry, and other special testing as directed by physician. Promptly and professionally assisting the doctor in patient care, collecting patient history, and performing patient education.
CHRISTUS Health
Tyler, TX
Performing technical workups to include visual acuity, lensometry, color vision, visual field tests (Humphrey and Goldman), manual keratometry, refraction, Amslers, muscle testing, topography, pupil exams, OCT, pachymetry, and other special testing as directed by physician. Promptly and professionally assisting the doctor in patient care, collecting patient history, and performing patient education.
Rutland Regional Medical Center
$20.27 - $29.96 HOUR
Rutland, VT
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Willingness and ability to perform self-study and on-line training for completion of Ophthalmic Assistant program in pursuit of certification within 18 months of hire. Ability to report patient care observations, deviations from patient’s plan of care and other pertinent information under the direct supervision of a provider or certified staff.
Mercy
Springfield, MO
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Equipment Used: Must be able to operate equipment to perform: VFA, A Scans, PAM, BAT, color vision testing, pupil evaluation, Amsler grid, automated keratometry, and corneal topography.
Ethos Veterinary Health
$24 - $36 HOUR
Lawrence, MA
As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers.
Animal Outpatient Specialty Network
$20 - $23 HOUR
Jacksonville, FL
Description:Animal Eye Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for its busy, fast paced ophthalmology practice located in Jacksonville. College or college-equivalent education as required in becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician (if applying as a CVT, which is not required for this position).
Retina Consultants of South Carolina
$17 - $21 HOUR
Charleston, SC
Travel within 120 miles is required (company-provided transportation, day trips only), which can mean early mornings and long days. This role gathers information from patients, takes images, notates information into patient charts, and helps set up exams and treatments - and much more.
University of Utah
$18 - $23 HOUR
Salt Lake City, UT
The Eye Bank Donor Coordinator processes all donor referrals by telephone and e-mail; determines eligibility and suitability of referrals for eye donation; obtains legal authorization and medical/social history from donor families; coordinates the recovery of eye tissue; maintains and completes donor records in the Utah Lions Eye Bank database. Performing preliminary plasma dilution assessment of potential donors with information obtained from the healthcare professional and/or code sheets, EMS reports, and transfusion records to determine whether or not a pre-transfusion blood sample will need to be obtained by the Eye Bank Tissue Recovery Specialist.
Aya Healthcare, Inc.
$77220 - $89180 YEAR
Seattle, WA
Required Skills: Adult Outpatient Clinic,Lensometer,Humphrey visual field analyzer,Obtain and record medical history,Record History/Medications/Allergies,Basic Eye Exam,Checking Extra-Ocular Muscles,Checking Vision Near and Distance,Confrontational fields,Dry eye, trauma and foreign object work-up,Inform physician of preliminary findings,Measure and record visual acuity and color vision testing,Obtain visual acuity uncorrected and corrected,Perform eye irrigation,Perform intraocular pressure measurements,Place dilating drops in eyes as ordered,Visual Fields,Assist Ophthalmologist during examinations and surgeries,Assist with intravitreal injections (IVTA),Label Medications,Label specimens,Preparing injections,Stocking/Ordering Supplies,Young Adult,Middle Adult,Older Adult. Plus, you get everything you expect from the largest healthcare staffing company in the industry: Exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment.
Aya Healthcare, Inc.
$86424 - $98332 YEAR
Seattle, WA
Required Skills: Adult Outpatient Clinic,Lensometer,Humphrey visual field analyzer,Obtain and record medical history,Record History/Medications/Allergies,Basic Eye Exam,Checking Extra-Ocular Muscles,Checking Vision Near and Distance,Confrontational fields,Dry eye, trauma and foreign object work-up,Inform physician of preliminary findings,Measure and record visual acuity and color vision testing,Obtain visual acuity uncorrected and corrected,Perform eye irrigation,Perform intraocular pressure measurements,Place dilating drops in eyes as ordered,Visual Fields,Assist Ophthalmologist during examinations and surgeries,Assist with intravitreal injections (IVTA),Label Medications,Label specimens,Preparing injections,Stocking/Ordering Supplies,Young Adult,Middle Adult,Older Adult. Plus, you get everything you expect from the largest healthcare staffing company in the industry: Exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment.
Virginia Mason Medical Center - Seattle - CommonSpirit Health
Seattle, WA
With more than 18,000 team members and staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health provides expert, compassionate medical care at 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites throughout the Puget Sound region. In addition to optometry and general ophthalmology, specialty services include surgeons who practice in a collegial environment and possess fellowship training in retina, cornea, uveitis, glaucoma, pediatric/strabismus, and oculoplastics.
MUSC
Charleston, South Carolina
Responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, collecting medical histories, performing basic vision screenings, and supporting the clinical team with administrative and procedural tasks to ensure efficient patient care and workflow. We are currently hiring for multiple levels within our ophthalmic team, including Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (NCOA), Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), and Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT).
MUSC
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
We are currently hiring for multiple levels within our ophthalmic team, including Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (NCOA), Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), and Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). Responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, collecting medical histories, performing basic vision screenings, and supporting the clinical team with administrative and procedural tasks to ensure efficient patient care and workflow.
MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, WA
MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Mary Bridge Children's multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs.
MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, WA
MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Mary Bridge Children's multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs.
Whidbey General Hospital
$23.35 - $36.66 HOUR
Oak Harbor, WA
Responsible for sending a copy of any updated Healthcare Practitioner Endorsement as well as written verification the endorsement is accepted and active with the Washington State Department of Health to Human Resources JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS Education MA-C: + Highest level of education completed, minimum high school diploma or equivalent required. The Medical Assistant - Certified is responsible for assisting physicians, midlevel providers, and other clinical staff in providing medical services to patients with provider delegation within scope of practice.
Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston
Waltham, MA
These include conducting visual acuity testing, visual field testing, lensometry, auto refractometry, refractometry, pupil assessment, extraocular motility, gross external examination, applanation tonometry, tonopen, eye drop instillation, diagnostic testing and participating in patient care within a clinical setting. OCB ophthalmologists use the most advanced diagnostic, laser and surgical techniques available, and their level of care has earned Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston a national and international reputation for excellence.
Nemours
Jacksonville, FL
Proficient with all basic aspects of patient examination to include proper documentation of the chief complaint, history of present illness, medical and ocular history, visual acuity assessment, confrontational visual field testing, assess extraocular muscles, stereo acuity, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, and pupillary dilation. The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for completing thorough medical histories, performing preliminary eye examination and ophthalmic diagnostic testing, assisting with ancillary procedures, preparing the patient for the physician, triaging patient calls, and other duties as assigned, while following all safety procedures as per guidelines.
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Arlington, MA
Licensure, Certification, Registration: None required; however recommend completion of ophthalmic scribe course, ophthalmic assistant certification or ophthalmic technician certification through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology, graduate of accredited optometric school or foreign graduate of medical school. Duties include performing various vision tests, collecting medical data, monitoring and maintaining patient flow, scribing, patient education, and assisting physicians with various procedures; as well as assisting with various administrative duties within the Ophthalmology Department.
Oregon Health & Science University
Hood River, Oregon
Perform pre-exam testing to include but not limited to history taking, visual acuity assessment, confrontational visual fiend testing, assess extraocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services requested by the Physician including special tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, etc. Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited training program such as Ophthalmic Technician Program, Ophthalmic Medical Personnel Training Program, Eye Care Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Medical Technology.
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon
Perform pre-exam testing to include but not limited to history taking, visual acuity assessment, confrontational visual fiend testing, assess extraocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services requested by the Physician including special tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, etc. Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited training program such as Ophthalmic Technician Program, Ophthalmic Medical Personnel Training Program, Eye Care Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Medical Technology.
Delaware Eye Institute
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extra ocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing. In addition, the preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning, and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures may be required.
New York Eye Institute
Clifton, New Jersey
This individual is responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper diagnosis of the patient’s condition; demonstrating comprehension of the ophthalmic technician skills, as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO); and providing support to the clinical staff of less advanced credentials. Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
Below are the pay ranges for each level:Ophthalmic Assistant - Min: $24.24 - Max: $36.36Ophthalmic Technician - Min: $29.96 - Max: $44.94Ophthalmic Technologist - Min: $34.32 - Max: $51.48A $3,000 signing bonus is available for uncertified candidates and a $4,000 signing bonus is available for certified (COA, COT, or COMT) eligible external candidates (contract/temporary workers and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible). Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Technician (COT), or Technologist (COMT) - $4,000 Signing Bonus (250534) Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County.
Black Hills Regional EYE Institute Llp.
$20 HOUR
Rapid City, SD
An Ophthalmic Technician performs all areas of history taking and patient work ups, provides patient education per the physicians' instructions, triage urgent calls and documenting the patient’s encounter in our medical records systems. As an Ophthalmic Technician, you are responsible for assisting patients through the course of an eye examination and procedures to include laser vision correction and dry eye treatments.
Bennett and Bloom Eye Centers
Florence, KY
This employee will use ophthalmic techniques to perform preliminary work-up of patients in a clinic setting, scribe for Physicians and may also directly assist Physician(s) with examinations and treatment of patients. Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography.
Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center
$15 - $21 HOUR
Annapolis, Maryland
In this role, your primary tasks are to assist the providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience.
OMNI Eye Specialists
$16 - $20 HOUR
Baltimore, Maryland
In this role, your primary tasks are to assist the providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience.
ECU Health
Greenville, NC
Their responsibilities include preparing patients, performing exams and tests, administering medications and treatments, assisting with procedures, educating patients, maintain records, monitoring patients and maintaining equipment. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
Alabama Vision Center
Birmingham, AL
Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography. Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate) as required.
OSF HealthCare
$27.26 - $32.06 HOUR
Peoria, Illinois
OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Overview: POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) plays a vital role in supporting the Ophthalmologist by performing a wide range of diagnostic tests and eye measurements.
University Hospital, Newark NJ
$29.11 - $29.98 HOUR
Newark, New Jersey
Screening procedures to include: visual acuity by Snellen and ETDRS measurement; Potential Acuity measurement using PAM; Amsler grid testing; automated lensometry, refractometry, and keratometry; manual keratometry; automated Humphrey visual fields; corneal topography; measurement of intraocular pressure with Tonopen; contact lens insertion, removal and care instruction. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.
Eye Surgery Associates
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extra ocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing. Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner and as per office procedures, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers.
Delray Eye Associates
Delray Beach, Florida
Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extra ocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing. This role will perform all duties and functions of an Ophthalmic Technician I.Effective execution of this role will require the ability to multitask and respond to the needs of the patients, doctors, and other staff efficiently and calmly.
Mid Florida Eye Center
Mount Dora, Florida
Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extra ocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing. This role will perform all duties and functions of an Ophthalmic Technician I.Effective execution of this role will require the ability to multitask and respond to the needs of the patients, doctors, and other staff efficiently and calmly.
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
Key Responsibilities:Performs basic eye exams under ophthalmologist supervision, including history-taking, visual acuity testing, lensometry, tonometry, and administering eye drops. Orders supplies and supports departmental and hospital compliance, including Joint Commission patient safety goals.
Corrective Eye Center
Cleveland, OH
Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography. Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate) as required.
Corrective Eye Center
Cleveland, OH
Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography. Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate) as required.
Milauskas Eye Institute
$23 - $24 HOUR
Rancho Mirage, California
Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extra ocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing. In addition, the preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning, and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures may be required.
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Boston, MA
Job Summary: The Ophthalmic Assistant II, certified by JCAHPO as a COA, COT or COMT, fulfills numerous functions to prepare patients for evaluation by an Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist., including acquiring health histories from patients, performing preliminary eye function testing, administering eye drops, managing patient flow and maintaining equipment. Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving.
Cayuse Holdings
$19 - $27.5 HOUR
Fort Shafter, Hawaii
Provide post-operative support by properly disposing of all contaminated supplies, ensure the instruments are cleaned and sterilized, send damaged or broken equipment or instruments for servicing or replacement, and prepare incident reports if indicated for signature by the attending surgeon. Provide pre-operative services including setting up the operating room, providing appropriate equipment and instruments for ophthalmic surgery cases, and maintaining a sterile environment for surgery.
Bennett and Bloom Eye Centers
Louisville, KY
Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography. This employee 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.
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** + Assist and/or perform complex clinical diagnostic eye examinations and procedures as delegated by the ophthalmology, optometry, and acute eye care teams + Complete appropriate intake of phone calls and electronic messages related to patients' acute eye care concerns and use established guidelines, and/or Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist input, to direct patients to medically appropriate eye care in a timely and compassionate manner + Work with the acute eye care medical team to develop and maintain a high-quality acute eye care program for the UW Medicine Eye Institute Service that prioritizes responsiveness, timeliness, compassion, and above all: safety + Complete all ophthalmic imaging tests as ordered by the physicians such as: Amsler tests; Stereo tests; Applanation tonometry; Togopen; Exophthalmometry; Visual Field-Goldman; Visual Field-Humphrey; Ishihara Color Vision Test; Keratometry; Lensometry; Ocular motility measurements; and Practical microbiology + Perform complex clinical diagnostic eye imaging and procedures within scope of certification: patient intake activities; routine technical procedures; administer topical medications; assist with procedures; Demonstrates general laser precautions; dispenses contact lenses; provide patient education; demonstrate age-specific patient interaction; and triage patient telephone calls + Demonstrate proactive, professional communication across and within department to facilitate smooth workflow, and to ensure department is positively represented throughout the organization **REQUIREMENTS** + Completion of an approved ophthalmic technician program and one year of experience; Certified Ophthalmic Assistant + OR + Equivalent education/experience **ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER** As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.