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Christus Health

Ophthalmic Assistant Non Certified - Eye Care

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Tyler, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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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

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Job Description

Ophthalmic Assistant Non Certified - Eye Care Christus Health - 3.7 Tyler, TX Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Qualifications BLS Certification High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description Description Summary:

Performs high-quality ophthalmic procedures, focusing on patient care and education.

Responsibilities:

Meets expectations of the applicable One

CHRISTUS

Competencies:

Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Advanced understanding of ophthalmic anatomy is required, as well as the ability to efficiently scribe for physicians. Promptly and professionally assisting the doctor in patient care, collecting patient history, and performing patient education. Performing technical workups to include visual acuity, lensometry, color vision, visual field tests (Humphrey and Goldman), manual keratometry, refraction, Amslers, muscle testing, topography, pupil exams, OCT, pachymetry, and other special testing as directed by physician. Advanced technical workups in performing retinoscopy and A-Scans as directed by physician. Follows physician protocol for A-Scans and fills in at Special Testing when needed.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills High School Diploma required. Graduate of accredited Vision program preferred. Experience 1 year of experience working at an Ophthalmology clinic setting preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required. Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) preferred.

Work Schedule:

7AM - 5

PM Work Type:

Full Time