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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.

Description Summary:Performs high-quality ophthalmic procedures, focusing on patient care and education.Responsibilities: <ul><li> Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. </li><li> Advanced understanding of ophthalmic anatomy is required, as well as the ability to efficiently scribe for physicians. </li><li> Promptly and professionally assisting the doctor in patient care, collecting patient history, and performing patient education. </li><li> 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. </li><li> Advanced technical workups in performing retinoscopy and A-Scans as directed by physician. </li><li> Follows physician protocol for A-Scans and fills in at Special Testing when needed.</li></ul>Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li> High School Diploma required. </li><li> Graduate of accredited Vision program preferred. </li></ul>Experience<ul><li> 1 year of experience working at an Ophthalmology clinic setting required. </li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li> BLS required. </li><li> Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from IJCAHPO required. </li><li> Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) preferred.</li></ul> Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-FridayWork Type: Full Time

In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people. To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health. Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion. Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.

CHRISTUS Health

Ophthalmic Assistant Certified - Eye Care

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Anatomy

Field Trials

High School Diploma

Medical Assistance

Ophthalmology

Patient Care

Patient Education

Patient History

Topography

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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.

Company: Eyecare Associates of East Texas Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician Department: Ophthalmology Reports To: Clinic Supervisor Location: Tyler,TX SUMMARYAn Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit.  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.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <ul><li>Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)</li><li>Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave</li><li>Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic</li><li>Practice urgency at all times with patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule</li><li>Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA</li><li>Verify patient's information by interviewing patient</li><li>Record patient's medical history and current medications and confirm purpose of visit</li><li>Record all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)</li><li>Check condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements</li><li>Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography</li><li>Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications</li><li>Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the Physician</li><li>Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate) as required</li><li>Open and close exam rooms as needed</li><li>Keep examination, treatment, laser and any other assigned rooms cleaned and stocked with supplies, and keep drug count up to date.</li><li>General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager </li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Provides excellent patient care and is energetic and empathetic with patients</li><li>Must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information</li><li>Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times</li><li>Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow</li><li>Desire to gain industry knowledge and training</li><li>Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals</li><li>Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change</li><li>Consistently creates a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused</li><li>Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business</li><li>Ability to work weekends when applicable</li><li>Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice </li></ul>EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE <ul><li>Minimum Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required</li><li>Minimum Required: One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience </li></ul>LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS <ul><li>Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred, but not required  </li></ul>SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY  <ul><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook</li><li>Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems</li><li>Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications </li></ul>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.  </li></ul> 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, veteran or disability status.

EyeCare Associates of East Texas

Doctor's Assistant - Ophthalmology!

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Blood Pressure

Clinical Assessment

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Custodial Services

Customer Support/Service

Electronic Medical Records

Eye Diseases/Disorders

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

Housekeeping/Cleaning

Medical Records

Medical Treatment

Medications

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Order Picking/Packing

Organizational Skills

Patient Assessment

Physician Assistant

Team Player

Test Plan/Schedule

Testing

Typing

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Heaton Eye offers a wide range of premium lenses including Symfony Extended Depth of Focus lenses, PanOptix® lenses, and Vivity® lenses to offer freedom from glasses and contacts after cataract surgery. This role is responsible for onboarding, training, and advancing ophthalmic technicians to ensure consistent, high-quality patient work-ups that support provider productivity and excellent customer service.

Job Summary: The Ophthalmic Technician Training Coordinator supports clinical efficiency, enhances the patient experience, and promotes continuous staff development across multiple practice locations. This role is responsible for onboarding, training, and advancing ophthalmic technicians to ensure consistent, high-quality patient work-ups that support provider productivity and excellent customer service.The Trainer supports clinical efficiency and reinforces standardized workflows under the direction of leadership while partnering with clinic managers and regional leadership to improve patient flow, reduce variability, and strengthen technical competency—ultimately contributing to improved operational performance and patient satisfaction.About the Practice:The physicians of Heaton Eye Associates have been serving East Texas’ vision needs for over 40 years. We offer state-of-the-art technology with special services ranging from primary eye care to world-class laser surgery. Our physicians were the first to offer LASIK laser vision correction in East Texas and have performed tens of thousands of procedures since its inception. Heaton Eye offers a wide range of premium lenses including Symfony Extended Depth of Focus lenses, PanOptix® lenses, and Vivity® lenses to offer freedom from glasses and contacts after cataract surgery. Our surgeons were the first in East Texas to offer the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens, the only lens implant that allows patients to preview and adjust their vision after cataract surgery. We are the first and only practice in the area offering the EVO ICL, another exciting option offering patients freedom from contacts and glasses. Additionally, we have the only fellowship-trained Pediatric Specialist as well as the only Oculoplastic Surgeon offering cosmetic, medical, and reconstructive surgery as well as state-of-the-art aesthetic services in the area. The extensive care and energy Heaton Eye Associates puts into maintaining our leadership position on information and technology in the rapidly evolving science of ophthalmology reflects our commitment to our patientsWe are seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant who takes pride in their work, loves to be of servitude to others, a great TEAM player, and an open-growth mindset. If you’re looking for a career where you’re given the opportunity to grow, serve others, and work with an amazing TEAM- this is the career for you.Certifications/Licensures: COA, COT, or COMT requiredExperience: 3–5+ years of ophthalmic clinical experience Experience training, mentoring, or leading clinical staff preferredEducation: High School diploma or equivalent Preferred Associate’s degreeJob Duties Include: <ul><li>Strong knowledge of ophthalmic/medical terminology</li><li>Experience with ophthalmic diagnostic equipment and special testing</li><li>Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) systems</li><li>Prefer insurance knowledge</li><li>Strong organizational and time-management skills</li><li>Ability to train, coach, and mentor staff effectively</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Ability to identify workflow issues and communicate solutions</li><li>Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset</li><li>Dependable and detail-oriented</li><li>Multi-task oriented</li><li>Ability to handle patient concerns in a professional, customer-focused manner</li><li>Ability to travel frequently</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Deliver and support technician training programs across all locations</li><li>Reinforce standardized clinical workflows to improve efficiency and consistency</li><li>Monitor and support technician competency and performance development</li><li>Assist in reducing patient wait times and improving clinic flow</li><li>Provide hands-on clinical training and operational support</li><li>Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with clinical standards</li><li>Promote patient satisfaction and service excellence</li><li>Support onboarding and continuous development of clinical staff</li><li>Communicate workflow or operational concerns to leadership</li><li>Maintain knowledge of ophthalmic equipment and assist with basic troubleshooting</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Affordable Health and Dental</li><li>Vision Care</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>PTO</li><li>401K</li></ul>

Heaton Eye Associates

Ophthalmic Technician Training Coordinator

Cataract

Clinical Medicine

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Clinical Support

Clinical Training

Coaching

Cosmetic Surgery

Customer Relations

Detail Oriented

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Drug Development

Fellowship

Identify Issues

Implants

Information Technology & Information Systems

Insurance

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Leading Edge Technology

Medical Record System

Medical Terminology

Mentoring

Multitasking

Onboarding

Operational Communications

Operational Improvement

Operational Support

Pediatrics

Performance Management

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Primary Care

Regulatory Compliance

Staff Development

Symfony

Time Management

Training/Teaching

Willing to Travel

Workflow Analysis

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Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives.

<div class="content-intro">EyeCare Partners is the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit <a class="fui-Link ___1eya986 f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1x7u7e9 f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="http://www.eyecare-partners.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.eyecare-partners.com</a>.</div>Company: Eyecare Associates of East Texas Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician Department: Ophthalmology Reports To: Clinic Supervisor Location: Tyler,TX SUMMARYAn Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit.  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.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <ul><li>Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)</li><li>Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave</li><li>Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic</li><li>Practice urgency at all times with patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule</li><li>Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA</li><li>Verify patient's information by interviewing patient</li><li>Record patient's medical history and current medications and confirm purpose of visit</li><li>Record all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)</li><li>Check condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements</li><li>Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography</li><li>Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications</li><li>Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the Physician</li><li>Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate) as required</li><li>Open and close exam rooms as needed</li><li>Keep examination, treatment, laser and any other assigned rooms cleaned and stocked with supplies, and keep drug count up to date.</li><li>General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager </li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Provides excellent patient care and is energetic and empathetic with patients</li><li>Must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information</li><li>Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times</li><li>Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow</li><li>Desire to gain industry knowledge and training</li><li>Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals</li><li>Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change</li><li>Consistently creates a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused</li><li>Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business</li><li>Ability to work weekends when applicable</li><li>Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice </li></ul>EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE <ul><li>Minimum Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required</li><li>Minimum Required: One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience </li></ul>LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS <ul><li>Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred, but not required  </li></ul>SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY  <ul><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook</li><li>Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems</li><li>Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications </li></ul>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.  </li></ul> 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, veteran or disability status.

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