Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

LASER EYE CENTER

Ophthalmic Tech: Fast-Paced Practice with New Doctor

Career Insights for Ophthalmic Technician

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Alabama data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.

$37,114 / year median in Alabama

+26% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

About Us At Laser Eye Center, we are dedicated to providing exceptional eye care to our community. We pride ourselves on using advanced technology and maintaining a supportive, team-oriented work environment. Our fast-paced, patient-centric practice is undergoing an exciting period of growth! We are trilled to announce that Dr. Derrick Graham, M.D. is joining our practice, allowing us to expand our services and care for even more patients. To support our growing medical team and ensure seamless clinical operations, we are seeking experienced, high-energy Ophthalmic Technician to join us. Position Overview As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will serve as a critical "physician extender." You will work closely with our existing doctors and play a foundational role in helping our new Ophthalmologist build an efficient, welcoming, and high volume clinic. Your primary focus will be gathering precise clinical data, preforming diagnostic imaging, and delivering exceptional patient care.
Core Responsibilities Patient Workups:
Escort patients to the exam room, document comprehensive medical history, verify chief complaints, and record current medications.
Diagnostic Testing:
Preform visual acuity, refractions, Goldmann tonometry, Humphrey visual fields, OCT macula and optic nerve, IOL Master, topography, and lensometry.
Clinical Assisting:
Assist physician with minor in-office surgical procedures.
Practice Support:
Help onboard the new ophthalmologist's clinic flow, ensuring exam lanes are efficiently prepped, stocked, and sanitized.
Patient Education:
Clearly explain pre- and post-operative instructions, medication schedules, and testing processes to patients and family. Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in an ophthalmic or optometric practice. Certifications Active JCAHPO certification preferred but not required (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - COA, or Certified Ophthalmic Technician - COT). Current Basic Life Support Technical & Clinical Skills Proficiency in patient workups, including taking detailed medical histories and chief complaints.
Experience performing diagnostic testing:
OCT, visual fields (Humphrey), topography, and fundus photography.
Accurate measurement skills:
manual lensometry, refractometry, tonometry (Goldmann applanation), and pupil assessment. Ability to prep patients and instruments for minor in-office surgical procedures. Core Competencies Strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients of all ages. Excellent time management to maintain efficient clinic flow in a fast-paced environment. High attention to detail to ensure precise data entry and test results.