Ophthalmic Technician Job Description Template

Job title

Ophthalmic Technician

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable ophthalmic technician to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will take patient histories, test visual acuity and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories
• Test visual acuity
• Measure eye pressure
• Dilate pupils
• Run OCT and visual field tests
• Assist with minor procedures
• Teach patients about drops and lenses
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Postsecondary nondegree award or equivalent training
• Working knowledge of visual acuity testing and tonometry
• Patience and attention to detail
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
• Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)
• Experience with tonometers

Skills

• OCT imaging
• Visual fields
• Biometry
• Patient history taking
• Communication
• Organization

Work environment and schedule

Ophthalmic techs work in eye clinics, surgery centers and hospitals. Most work full-time weekday hours.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.