| Ophthalmic Technician Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Ophthalmic Technician. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Ophthalmic Technician along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Ophthalmic Technician is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Assistant Ophthalmic Technician, Calibration Technician III, Calibration Technician I, Calibration Technician II, Testing Technician, Anesthesia Technician, Orthopedic Technician, Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, Installation & Maintenance Technician Manager |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Ophthalmic Technician |
| Provides technical services to assigned ophthalmic patients and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders. Takes patient history, conducts visual acuity screenings, and performs various technical procedures, including refractometry, tonometry, lensometry, and keratometry. Prepares patients for exams and procedures. Operates, maintains, and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. May assist physicians in performing minor surgical and laser procedures. May dispense contact lenses. Typically requires an associate degree. May require Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). May require Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). Typically reports to a manager. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. |
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| Also referred to as: Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe |
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| Similar Jobs: Assistant Ophthalmic Technician, Calibration Technician III, Calibration Technician I, Calibration Technician II, Testing Technician, Anesthesia Technician, Orthopedic Technician, Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, Installation & Maintenance Technician Manager |
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| Level of Education: Ophthalmic Technician Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Ophthalmic Technician Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Ophthalmic Technician Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Ophthalmic Technician Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Ophthalmic Technician Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
