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Ophthalmic Assistant I
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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.
$38,308 / year median in Texas
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Ophthalmic Assistant I Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso - 2.8 El Paso, TX Job Details 13 hours ago Qualifications Medical procedure assistance Ophthalmic medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Medical assisting Entry level Full Job Description Employees in this classification provide support to the Ophthalmology Specialty Clinics. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, assisting the ophthalmologists during the examinations, and assuring a steady and even flow of patients through the clinic. Work is performed under direct supervision.