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Ophthalmic Surgical Technician IV

Job ID
2025-7503
Job Locations
US-TX-Bellaire
Category
Clinical Staff
Type
Regular Full-Time

Company Overview

Since 1990, Eye Center of Texas (ECT) is dedicated to treating all medical eye care needs. We provide a full spectrum of services, from advanced diagnosis to treatment and surgery. We treat eye diseases such as retinal macular degeneration, glaucoma, dry eye, diabetic retinopathy, and ocular oncology.

 

It is our goal always to provide outstanding medical and surgical eye care in a caring and comfortable environment using the safest, most advanced technology that allows our doctors to personalize a treatment that is just right for our patient's eyes. We are staffed with outstanding LASIK and cataract surgery doctors, ranked in the top 5 of the nation for number cases with LenSx laser, and in the top 10 ReSTOR surgeons in the country.

 

At Eye Center of Texas, you will find a highly trained team of specialists who contribute to the improvement of eye care for all people by promoting the cooperation among all our staff to provide the highest level of care to patients in a compassionate manner.

 

Eye Center of Texas (ECT) is affiliated with EyeSouth Partners, an eye care physician services organization committed to partnering with leading physicians to build a premier network of eye care services throughout the Southeast. EyeSouth’s affiliate network currently consists of over 135 doctors practicing at 70+ locations throughout Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas. 

Position Summary

Eye Center of Texas is actively recruiting a Ophthalmic Technician to join its growing team.

 

Join us! Apply with your resume

Responsibilities

  • Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history. 
  • Acts as scribe while physician examines patient entering data into electronic medical records or handwrites in paper chart, oversees patient flow. 
  • Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately record visual acuity. 
  • Performs lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, assess pupils, assess the anterior chamber, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam.  
  • Administers diagnostic tests. 
  • Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician. 
  • Assists with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent is obtained, sets up and cleans up from procedures. 
  • Performs advanced ophthalmic procedures. 
  • Assists in training of other ophthalmic assistants. 
  • Assists with patient education. 
  • Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday. 
  • Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer. 
  • Maintains positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism. 
  • Contributes to the team effort by completing additional tasks/projects as needed.  

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience preferred 
  • COA/COT certification preferred but not required  
  • Ophthalmic and or optometric technician experience preferred 
  • Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions or work performed. Willing to accept constructive criticism. 
  • Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task. 
  • Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills and the spoken word. Ability to write clearly and concisely using good grammar and spelling. 
  • Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers. Exhibits a cheerful demeanor with the ability to display good-natured tolerance of delay or adversity. 
  • Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks. 
  • The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. 
  • Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. 
  • Can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality. 
  • The ability to work with others and independently for a common goal. Puts aside own individual needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforces the contribution of others. 
  • Exercises sound judgment in responding to inquiries; understands when to route inquiries to next level. 
  • Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames. Ability to adapt to frequent priority changes. 
  • Team player that develops strong collaborative working relationships with internal partners and can effectively engage and ability to build consensus among cross-functional teams

Company Benefits

We offer:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k w/ Match
  • HSA/FSA
  • Telemedicine
  • Generous PTO Paid Holidays Package

Eye Center of Texas also offers the following benefits for FREE:

  • Employee Discounts and Perks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Group Life/AD&D
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance

Eye Center of Texas, an affiliate of EyeSouth Partners, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. HJ1

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