Ophthalmic Technician jobs in Charleston, SC

Ophthalmic Technician provides technical services to assigned ophthalmic patients and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders. Takes patient history, conducts visual acuity screenings, and performs various technical procedures, including refractometry, tonometry, lensometry, and keratometry. Being an Ophthalmic Technician prepares patients for exams and procedures. Operates, maintains, and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. Additionally, Ophthalmic Technician may assist physicians in performing minor surgical and laser procedures. May dispense contact lenses. Typically requires an associate degree. May require Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). May require Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). Typically reports to a manager. Ophthalmic Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Eyecare Physicians and Surgeons
  • Charleston, SC FULL_TIME
  • Company Overview

    Founded in 1978, Eyecare Physicians & Surgeons has a long standing tradition of excellence in caring for the eyes of South Carolina's Lowcountry. Both Dr. Lally and Dr. Kent, have been recognized as Best Doctors in America. With three offices located in the Charleston area, the practice provides state of the art eye care, while treating every patient like family.

    Position Summary

    We are now hiring for an Ophthalmic technician that will support a high-volume ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services.

    Responsibilities

    This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.

     

    Ophthalmic skills include:

    • Obtaining and documenting patient history
    • Determining visual acuity
    • Performing automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes
    • Retinoscopy and refinement for prescribing purposes
    • Advanced lensometry
    • Logarithmic pupillary assessment
    • Static & kinetic visual field testing
    • PAM, BAT, and advanced ocular motility assessment
    • Manual keratometry
    • Osmolarity testing
    • Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician
    • Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR, providing patient services
    • Measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)
    • Pre-operative preparation of patient
    • Maintenance and repair of equipment and instruments
    • Perform ocular imaging including OCT, Topography, fundus photography
    • Preparation of surgical instruments and equipment
    • Aseptic technique
    • Operating room assistance for minor and refractive surgeries
    • Preparation and labeling of microscope slide and culture media obtained by physician
    • Performing amblyopia treatment including patching, drops, and prism
    • Intraocular lens power calculations
    • Post-operative education
    • Escalation and triage of urgent patient needs/care
    • Patient education, advanced refracting skills including over-refraction of contact lenses, contact lens fit/adjustment, advanced slit lamp technique
    • A-scan diagnostic measurements
    • Biometry measurements

    Qualifications

    • Ophthalmic technician experience preferred
    • COA or COT a plus 
    • Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
    • Must be flexible with traveling to various locations and working some weekends.
    • Ability to pay attention to detail • Ability to maintain confidentiality
    • The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
    • The ability to recognize inconsistencies

     

    Education/Certifications: Graduation from an accredited high school

    Company Benefits

    We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • 401k w/ Match
    • HSA/FSA
    • Telemedicine
    • Generous PTO Package

    We also offer the following benefits for FREE:

    • Employee Discounts and Perks
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Group Life/AD&D
    • Short Term Disability Insurance
    • Long Term Disability Insurance

    EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

  • 1 Month Ago

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Optometric/Ophthalmic Technician
  • Lowcountry Eye Specialists
  • Ladson, SC FULL_TIME
  • Lowcountry Eye Specialists, the privately owned office of Dr. Jay Thompson, Dr. Tom Mather, and Dr. Phelan Piehota is now accepting resumes for optometric and ophthalmic technicians. We are looking fo...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Ophthalmic Technician I
  • Carolina Cataract & Laser Center
  • Ladson, SC FULL_TIME
  • Company Overview The surgeons and staff of Carolina Cataract & Laser Center know that you have a choice when deciding who to trust with your eye care. Our highly-skilled surgeons and staff treat every...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Ophthalmic Technician II
  • Carolina Cataract & Laser Center
  • Ladson, SC FULL_TIME
  • Company Overview The surgeons and staff of Carolina Cataract & Laser Center know that you have a choice when deciding who to trust with your eye care. Our highly-skilled surgeons and staff treat every...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Ophthalmic Technician/ Medical Assistant
  • Carolina Cataract & Laser Center
  • Ladson, SC FULL_TIME
  • Company Overview The surgeons and staff of Carolina Cataract & Laser Center know that you have a choice when deciding who to trust with your eye care. Our highly-skilled surgeons and staff treat every...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Ophthalmic Technician IV
  • Eyecare Physicians and Surgeons
  • Charleston, SC FULL_TIME
  • Company Overview Founded in 1978, Eyecare Physicians & Surgeons has a long standing tradition of excellence in caring for the eyes of South Carolina's Lowcountry. Both Dr. Lally and Dr. Kent, have bee...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - RRT Pediatrics @ MUSC Health - Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
  • Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
  • Charleston, SC
  • Weekly Pay Range - $1696 To $1884 Position Summary: Under general supervision Cynet Health RRT will perform all respirat...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Principal Medical Writer
  • MMS
  • Charleston, SC
  • MMS is an innovative, data-focused CRO that supports the pharmaceutical, biotech, including clinical trial transparency,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PCU Registered Nurse
  • TotalMed
  • Charleston, SC
  • We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Step Down Unit for a travel assignment in Charleston South Carolina.
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Retina Consultants of Charleston
  • Charleston, SC
  • Job Description Job Description FULL-TIME OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN Our practice culture is to provide exceptional customer ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Agape Care Group
  • Charleston, SC
  • Overview: Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse Do you value the time you spend with your patients? Is it important to you...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Retina Consultants of Charleston
  • Charleston, SC
  • Job Description Job Description FULL-TIME OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN Our practice culture is to provide exceptional customer ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CVOR Registered Nurse
  • TotalMed
  • Charleston, SC
  • Must have 1.5 Years of Experiance We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Cardiovascular Operating Room for a travel assignmen...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Regional Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Agape Care Group
  • Charleston, SC
  • Overview: Become a Regional Travel Registered Nurse (RN) with Agape Care Group Are you looking for a career where no two...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline and is located on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers. Charleston had an estimated population of 134,875 in 2017. The estimated population of the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorche...
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Income Estimation for Ophthalmic Technician jobs
$44,881 to $58,062
Charleston, South Carolina area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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