Position Summary

Under supervision, the Ophthalmic Technician works with Ophthalmologists to provide patient care in a clean, well-lit office setting. Their responsibilities include preparing patients, performing exams and tests, administering medications and treatments, assisting with procedures, educating patients, maintain records, monitoring patients and maintaining equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• 5 years and Certification from Joint Commission for Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) at the level of Certified Ophthalmic Assistant(COA) is required, or 7 years of experience required if not certified.
• High School plus specialized training.
• Competencies needed:
  • Fundus photography
  • Ocular Coherence Tomography
  • Automated and Manual Biometry
  • Corneal Topography and Tomography
  • Automated Visual Field testing
  • Specular Microscopy
  • Fluorescein and ICG angiography
  • Ophthalmic Ultrasound/UBM testing

Other Information

• Primary Shift: Day
• Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No
• IMPORTANT: This position is listed as an Ophthalmic Technician III, but based on the minimum requirements that are met, the candidate of choice will be hired as an Ophthalmic Technician I, II or III.
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ECU Health

About ECU Health Physicians

ECU Health Physicians is multi-specialty group with over 600 providers in more than 140 primary and specialty clinics across more than 110 locations in eastern North Carolina.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.