Ophthalmic Technician

IMMEDIATE OPENING for a Full-time or Part-time Ophthalmic Technician to support the Naval Health Center in Portsmouth, VA.

SPECIFIC TASKS. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Possess a basic knowledge of ocular physiology, anatomy, pathology, optics, and refraction; and ophthalmic procedures, instrumentation, and techniques as related to the field of eye care.
Possess familiarity with refractive surgery to include PRK and LASIK procedures and associated testing to work up a refractive surgery candidate (i.e. Wavescan/VISX iDesign).
As assigned, perform collection and data entry for surgery patients, especially but not limited to demographics, preoperative data, operative data, and postoperative data and observations, test results, and analysis.
Cross training between staff in Ophthalmology and/or Refractive Surgery departments is expected. Staff will be assigned to the work center location, depending on day-to day needs.
Function independently and manage a busy caseload.
Perform basic visual acuity tests.
Measure and record distance and near vision; perform color testing and pinhole vision
Perform the following: Lensometry; Autorefraction, Auto keratometery and manual refractions; Automated visual field testing; Ophthalmic photography; Glare Testing; Tonometry; Pupilometry; Corneal Pachymetry.
Assess Corneal topography and perform other cornea/refractive diagnostic testing.
Assist during surgery.
Perform other tasks as directed by the physician

Education:
Certificate.
Complete an ophthalmology technician or an optometric technician course
Possess and maintain current certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology or a completed a formal ophthalmic training program of the United Stated Armed Forces.
Experience: Possess a minimum of one (1) year of full-time (forty (40) hours per week) experience as an Ophthalmic Technician within the preceding three (3) years. At least 1 year working in an eye practice (Ophthalmology or Optometry) performing functions such as the following: visual acuity, color vision testing, automated visual fields, topography, applanation tonometry, slit lamp photography, and assisting in surgical procedures.

Benefits include:
Relocation assistance (if necessary)
Competitive wages
Paid federal holidays
Paid time off
Health insurance
401(K)

Please submit resume for immediate consideration

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $1.00 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person