Ophthalmology Technician/Technologist

About the role

We are looking for individuals who want to join our team supporting Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio‑Lackland, Texas. This full‑time position provides clinical, surgical, and administrative support to the optometry/ophthalmology team, helping ensure outstanding eye care for service members, military families, and retirees.

Start date: Immediate. Schedule: Full‑time, Monday–Friday, 9‑hour shift (07:30–16:30) with a 1‑hour unpaid lunch, not to exceed 40 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Patient & Clinical Support: Provide a wide variety of duties to assist the optometrist/ophthalmologist appropriate to your level of certification (COA, COT, or COMT). Instruct patients concerning eye care and contact lens handling.
• Surgical Assistance: Prepare patients and act as a surgical assistant in all types of ophthalmic surgery and/or minor surgical procedures as required.
• Medications, Supplies & Equipment: Order and maintain ophthalmologic medications, supplies, and equipment; perform routine checks of medication and sterile instrument pack expiration dates; maintain and perform periodic calibration checks on surgical instruments and specialized clinic equipment; document calibration checks on clinical diagnostic equipment per specifications.
• Administrative Duties: Assist with administrative/clinical duties when not actively working in patient care, including maintaining cleanliness per infection‑control guidance (MDWI 44‑157) and performing weekly inventory as needed.

Who You Are

• Detail‑oriented and comfortable performing both clinical and administrative duties in a fast‑paced medical setting.
• Proud of supporting surgical procedures with precision and care.
• Organized and proactive about equipment maintenance, supply management, and infection control.
• Mission‑minded and eager to support the military community.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with optometrists, ophthalmologists, and clinical staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Five years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist after obtaining COA, COT, or COMT certification.
• Current certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) through JCAHPO.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• U.S. citizenship (must be a U.S. Citizen).
• Completion of required immunizations and screenings prior to placement, including TB, influenza, Tdap, HIV (as applicable), MMR, varicella, and Hepatitis B per DoD/MTF policy.

Schedule & Location

Full‑time position (up to 40 hours/week), Monday–Friday, within MTF operating hours of 06:00–18:00. On‑site at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, JBSA‑Lackland. Telework is not permitted.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Meaningful mission – support eye care for service members, military families, and retirees at a premier military treatment facility.
• Predictable schedule – Monday–Friday shift with no nights, weekends, or on‑call requirements.
• Federal holidays observed – enjoy all federally recognized holidays off.
• Collaborative care team – work alongside optometrists, ophthalmologists, and clinical staff dedicated to patient outcomes.