Top 5 Optometry technician Jobs in Hendersonville, Tn

Ophthalmic Technician
Confidential —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Patient monitoring
- Medical office experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Summit Eye Associates, P.C. —Hermitage, TN
- $18 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Private practice
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Nashville Eye Group —Nashville, TN
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Private practice
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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DOCS Health —Nashville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
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COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) or COT (Certified Ophthalmic Technician) certification is highly preferred and will be reflected in compensation.
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Ophthalmic Technician

Confidential
Nashville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Optical experience
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Medical office experience
Ophthalmology
High school diploma or GED
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Certified Medical Assistant

Full Job Description

Position Summary:

The Ophthalmic Technician plays a key role in assisting the Ophthalmologist in providing advanced vision correction procedures using lens replacement, Lasik surgery, implantable contact lenses, and other corneal refractive procedures to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. This position involves conducting pre-operative diagnostic tests, assisting during surgical procedures, and providing post-operative patient education. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellent patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Operative Duties:

Must be able to perform manifest refraction and applanation tonometry
Prepares examination, testing and treatment rooms for each patient and maintains accurate documentation during exam
Operate and calibrate ophthalmic equipment, ensuring optimal performance
Obtains patient history, performs routine vision examinations (including visual acuity, color vision and depth perception tests), administers eye medications, and assists with minor office procedures and injections
Conducts comprehensive pre-operative assessments, optical coherence tomography (OCT), visual field testing and fundus photography as well as applanation tonometry, manifest refractions, corneal topography, wavefront analysis, pachymetry, biometry, and pupillometry
Perform tear film assessments and assist in dry eye evaluations as needed
Administer eye drops, anesthetic drops, and dilation drops as per physician instructions
Educate patients about refractive surgery options, risks, benefits, and post-operative care
Sends in all medications for patients, oversees prescription and sample stock, completes forms for prior authorizations, and work and government paperwork
Handles triage calls and questions throughout clinic hours
Orders contact lenses for office and patient use

Surgical Assistance:

Assist with minor surgical procedures and prepare instruments and equipment for procedures
Assist surgeons in setting up and calibrating lasers for refractive procedures
Ensure proper sterilization and preparation of surgical instruments and equipment
Assist in the operating room (OR) during procedures, handling instruments, and monitoring the patient’s comfort.
Troubleshoot ophthalmic surgical equipment and maintain proper functionality
Enters surgical data and outcomes

Post-Operative Care & Follow-Up:

Perform post-operative assessments, including visual acuity checks, slit-lamp exams, and assessing corneal healing
Educate patients on post-op medication use, activity restrictions, and recovery timelines
Address patient concerns and coordinate follow-up visits

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. An associate degree or certification in ophthalmic technology is preferred
Certification: COA, COT, or COMT preferred
Experience: Prior experience in refractive surgery, ophthalmology, or optometry is strongly preferred
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in operating ophthalmic equipment, corneal topography, wavefront aberrometry, optical coherence tomography (OCT), manifest refraction, applanation tonometry and other diagnostic tests
Familiarity with Excimer and Femtosecond laser systems
Knowledge of pre/post-operative evaluations
Soft Skills:
Strong patient communication and education skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience and certifications
Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, bonus, and continuing education opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

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