What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmology Technician position at Juliette Eye Institute?
Ophthalmic Technician – Join Our Premier Albuquerque Practice!
If you’re looking for a career that offers personal growth, professional satisfaction, and the chance to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply for our Ophthalmic Technician opening at our established, high-end Albuquerque practice.
Our team is known for delivering exceptional, boutique-level eye care — combining advanced technology, clinical excellence, and a personalized patient experience. You’ll be joining a collaborative, patient-centered team that truly values your expertise and dedication.
If you’re passionate about creating positive patient interactions and providing world-class care, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
- Perform thorough and accurate documentation of patient history, ocular findings, and review of systems following compliance guidelines.
- Conduct testing such as visual acuity measurement, lensometry, pupil function, ocular motility, tonometry, confrontation visual fields, and other diagnostic procedures.
- Perform refractions with strong proficiency in manual manifest refraction.
- Assist with and perform specialized testing including pachymetry, BAT, color vision, and dominance testing.
- Support physicians with minor surgical and laser procedures, ensuring a sterile and professional environment.
- Educate patients on medications, pre- and post-operative care, and treatment plans.
- Administer topical and oral medications as directed by physicians.
- Maintain exam lanes — ensuring all instruments are clean, charged, and ready for use.
- Based on experience and demonstrated skill level, there may be opportunities to work alongside our surgical team in an Office-Based Surgery (OBS) setting.
What We’re Looking For
- JCAHPO certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Technician, with at least 2 years of supervised experience.
- A skilled, detail-oriented technician who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- A mature professional with excellent multitasking and communication skills.
- Experience or interest in Refractive Surgery and strong critical-thinking abilities.
- Minimum education: High School diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree or college coursework in a medical/science field preferred).
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with patients, physicians, and teammates.
Schedule
- Schedule to be discussed during the interview, with some flexibility based on clinic needs.
If you’re ready to bring your expertise, professionalism, and passion for patient care to a luxury, high-performing eye care practice, this is your opportunity to join one of the most respected teams in Albuquerque.
Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews — apply today to unlock the possibilities!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24