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Valley Eye Physicians
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.
$48,966 / year median in Massachusetts
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Full time ophthalmology technician in a busy 3 doctor ophthalmology practice in Ayer, MA, with strong clinical research component and satellite locations in Marlborough and Worcester. Travel between locations is required/as needed. Duties include performing intakes (visual acuity testing, refractions), entering data via electronic medical record, performing retinal and anterior segment imaging techniques, visual field analyses, front desk cross training duties. Candidates are expected to become proficient and certified for research on multiple testing modalities and techniques. Mentorship and training for certification is provided. Starting salary determined by work history and experience.