Ophthalmic Technician

*IMMEDIATE OPENING* for a Full-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 Type: Full-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

Ability to Relocate:
* Portsmouth, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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