Ophthalmic Technician IV

At Community Eye Care Specialists our mission is to provide our patients with the highest level of quality care and we treat them like members of our family -- because they are. We serve the Northern PA and the Southern NY area with office locations in Warren, Dunkirk, Olean, Seneca, and Jamestown. Our mission is simple as we are helping people see!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.Pay Range - $20.00- $23.00/hr. Commensurate with experienceThis position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making. Ophthalmic skills include: Obtaining and documenting patient historyDetermining visual acuityPerforming automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposesRetinoscopy and refinement for prescribing purposesAdvanced lensometryLogarithmic pupillary assessmentStatic & kinetic visual field testingPAM, BAT, and advanced ocular motility assessmentManual keratometryOsmolarity testingAdministering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physicianPerforming office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR, providing patient servicesMeasurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)Pre-operative preparation of patientMaintenance and repair of equipment and instrumentsPerform ocular imaging including OCT, Topography, fundus photographyPreparation of surgical instruments and equipmentAseptic techniqueOperating room assistance for minor and refractive surgeriesPreparation and labeling of microscope slide and culture media obtained by physicianPerforming amblyopia treatment including patching, drops, and prismIntraocular lens power calculationsPost-operative educationEscalation and triage of urgent patient needs/carePatient education, advanced refracting skills including over-refraction of contact lenses, contact lens fit/adjustment, advanced slit lamp techniqueA-scan diagnostic measurementsBiometry measurements7 + years of ophthalmic technician experience preferred COT Required/COMT Preferred Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required Must be flexible with traveling to various locationsAbility 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 schoolWe offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:MedicalDentalVision401k w/ MatchHSA/FSATelemedicineGenerous PTO PackageWe also offer the following benefits for FREE:Employee Discounts and PerksEmployee Assistance ProgramGroup 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.#IND

Created: 2025-10-04