Ophthalmic Technician

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