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ECU Health
Ophthalmic Technician I
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$40,931 / year median in North Carolina
+26% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary Under supervision, the Ophthalmic Assistant works with Ophthalmologists to provide patient care in a clean, well-lit office setting. Their responsibilities include preparing patients, performing exams and tests, administering medications and treatments, assisting with procedures, educating patients, maintain records, monitoring patients and maintaining equipment. Minimum Requirements 0 years of experience required. High School or Equivalent (GED) Preferred Requirements 1 year experience preferred Ophthalmic competencies preferred: Fundus photography Ocular Coherence Tomography Automated and Manual Biometry Corneal Topography and Tomography Automated Visual Field testing Specular Microscopy Fluorescein and ICG angiography Ophthalmic Ultrasound/UBM testing Pay Range $21.96•$32.01