Northern Utah Eye Center is looking for a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant / Technician. This is a full-time role with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule — we're not able to accommodate a shift to part-time hours after hire, so please only apply if you can commit to full-time, ongoing availability. We are searching for a happy, energetic, and hard-working person who has a great attitude and is a team player. Experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant / Technician is preferred but not required — we're happy to train the right person.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Dependable
- Punctual
- Able to commit to a consistent full-time schedule long-term (this is not a transitional or short-term role)
- Must be able to perform all job responsibilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Well-organized with attention to detail
- Enjoys working as a team member and is able to work with others, as well as individually
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Patient care under the supervision of a physician
- Accurately perform technical work-ups, motility evaluation, visual acuity, pupillary function tests, applanation, refraction, visual field testing, corneal topography, optic nerve and retinal scanning, tonometry, pachymetry, and other ophthalmic testing as needed
- Communication with patients regarding testing, follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, symptoms, and directing prescriptions with pharmacies
- Scribing and other duties assigned by Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a medical practice setting
- Must be able to communicate with patients, co-workers, supervisors, physicians, and have a good understanding of ophthalmology and patient care
- Experience with data entry and working with an EMR
- Availability that will remain full-time for the foreseeable future — if you know your availability will change (e.g., a school schedule starting soon), please let us know during the interview so we can find the right fit for both sides