Ophthalmic Technician II
EyeSouth Partners · Bellaire, TX · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
Eye Center of Texas, with six board‑certified ophthalmologists and eight therapeutic optometrists across six locations, provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, including laser cataract surgery, LASIK, vision correction, glaucoma, retina and vitreous disease treatments. The Ophthalmic Technician will support a high‑volume practice focused on quality and compassionate patient care, requiring strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as independent decision‑making.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and document patient history
- Determine visual acuity
- Perform automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes
- Conduct basic lensometry
- Assess pupillary response
- Perform visual field testing (PAM)
- Conduct basic ocular motility assessment
- Execute automated keratometry
- Perform osmolarity testing
- Administer eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions as ordered
- Enter data into EMR and provide patient services
- Measure intraocular pressure (tonometry)
- Prepare patients pre‑operatively
- Maintain equipment and instruments
- Perform ocular imaging, including OCT and topography
- Provide post‑operative education
Requirements
- 3–5 years of ophthalmic technician experience (preferred)
- COA certification (preferred)
- Dependable transportation for travel to multiple office locations
- Flexibility to travel between sites as needed
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Willingness to seek instruction in unfamiliar areas
- Ability to recognize inconsistencies in clinical information
Education & Certifications
- Graduation from an accredited high school
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Telemedicine services
- Generous paid time off package
- Free employee discounts and perks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group life and AD&D insurance
- Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance