Ophthalmic Technician

Northern Utah Eye Center

Ophthalmic Technician

Logan, UT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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