Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts

Northern Utah Eye Center is looking for a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant / Technician. This is a full-time role with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule — we're not able to accommodate a shift to part-time hours after hire, so please only apply if you can commit to full-time, ongoing availability. We are searching for a happy, energetic, and hard-working person who has a great attitude and is a team player. Experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant / Technician is preferred but not required — we're happy to train the right person.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Dependable
• Punctual
• Able to commit to a consistent full-time schedule long-term (this is not a transitional or short-term role)
• Must be able to perform all job responsibilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-organized with attention to detail
• Enjoys working as a team member and is able to work with others, as well as individually

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient care under the supervision of a physician
• Accurately perform technical work-ups, motility evaluation, visual acuity, pupillary function tests, applanation, refraction, visual field testing, corneal topography, optic nerve and retinal scanning, tonometry, pachymetry, and other ophthalmic testing as needed
• Communication with patients regarding testing, follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, symptoms, and directing prescriptions with pharmacies
• Scribing and other duties assigned by Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a medical practice setting
• Must be able to communicate with patients, co-workers, supervisors, physicians, and have a good understanding of ophthalmology and patient care
• Experience with data entry and working with an EMR
• Availability that will remain full-time for the foreseeable future — if you know your availability will change (e.g., a school schedule starting soon), please let us know during the interview so we can find the right fit for both sides