Ophthalmic Technician

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician

Job Location Details: Memorial City

Client Location:

Work Location: On-Site - Houston, TX

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Ophthalmic Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate supports patient care by assisting with eye exams, performing tests, and ensuring the clinic runs smoothly. They prepare rooms, manage supplies, maintain equipment, and help the medical team during procedures. The technician helps keep the clinic organized and efficient.

Job Duties/Responsibiltes

• Gather and document patient history, including ocular and general health, allergies, and medications.
• Perform and record diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, visual fields, motility, and ocular tonometry.
• Provide compassionate care and assist with patient flow throughout the clinic.
• Manage clinic operations including room preparation, inventory, equipment maintenance, and rescheduling missed appointments.
• Assist physicians during procedures and support the ophthalmic photographer as needed.

Requirements

• Previous healthcare experience required
• Certified Medical Assistant, preferred.
• One to Two years' experience ophthalmic assistant, preferred
• Certification as an ophthalmic assistant, preferred
• Scribe background, preferred

Schedule/ Shift: M-F / 6:30AM to 6:30PM (must be flexible within these hours)

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)

• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)

• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• Term Life Insurance Plan

Medix is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.