Ophthalmology Technician/Technologist

We are seeking three (3) full-time Ophthalmology Technicians/Technologists to support the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. This role provides direct clinical, surgical, and administrative support to the optometry/ophthalmology team under a personal services arrangement.

About the Role

Join our team to support eye care for service members, military families, and retirees at a premier military treatment facility. You’ll work alongside optometrists, ophthalmologists, and clinical staff to ensure outstanding patient outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Patient & Clinical Support
  • Provide a wide variety of duties to assist the optometrist/ophthalmologist as appropriate to your level of certification (COA, COT, or COMT).
  • Instruct patients concerning eye care and contact lens handling.
• Surgical Assistance
  • Prepare patients and perform 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 for use by the physician.
  • Perform routine checks of medications and sterile instrument packs for expiration dates.
  • Maintain and perform required periodic calibration checks on surgical instruments and equipment.
  • Perform user maintenance checks on specialized clinic and surgical equipment.
  • Perform and document calibration checks on clinical diagnostic equipment per equipment 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).
  • Perform inventory weekly or as needed.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Education
  • High school diploma.
  • Five years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist after COA, COT, or COMT certification from JCAHPO.
• Certifications
  • Current certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Work Authorization
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Health & Screening Requirements
  • Must complete required immunizations and screenings prior to placement, including TB screening, influenza, Tdap, HIV testing (as applicable), MMR, varicella, and Hepatitis B, per DoD/MTF policy.

Schedule

• Full-time position (up to 40 hours/week), Monday–Friday, 0730–1630 with a 1-hour unpaid lunch.
• No nights, weekends, or on-call requirements.
• Federal holidays observed.
• On-site at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, JBSA-Lackland — telework is not permitted.

Benefits

• Meaningful mission supporting eye care for service members, military families, and retirees.
• Predictable schedule with no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements.
• All federally recognized holidays off.
• Collaborative care team dedicated to patient outcomes.