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Brilliant Eye Center
Ophthalmic Technician
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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.
$47,890 / year median in California
+15% projected growth
Job Description
We have only ONE office and do not require our employees to travel to other locations. We are a very busy, but compassionate, ophthalmology office with multiple eye doctors. We are looking for an enthusiastic ophthalmic technician. The individual must be compassionate, patient, and fast learner. Responsibilities and Duties Must have a full knowledge on working up patients, such as taking history, vision check, applanation IOP check, Pupil check, ocular motility check, and other pre-exam diagnostic checks Assist Minor procedures, such as chalazion, blepharoplasty, eyelid biopsy, autoclaving, corneal procedures, etc Refill prescriptions, pre-authorize medications, and schedule follow-ups Answer phone calls to address patients' questions and concerns Perform diagnostic testings: OCT, VF, Corneal Topography, Lenstar/IOL Master, A-Scan, etc. Qualifications and Skills COA or COT preferred, but willing to train and will financially support for certification process Must have a good knowledge on electronic health records (EHR) Good at fast-paced environment Must be a team player Must be proficient in OCT, HVF, Lenstar/IOL Master, Corneal Topography, Goldmann Tonometry, Manual Keratometry, Manual Lensometry, Contact Lens education and fitting, etc... Benefits Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Paid-Time-Off (P.T.O.) Sick Leave No Weekend or Traveling Responsibilities Competitive Salary (DOE)