Opthalamic Tech

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician Job Description
The Ophthalmic Technician supports a busy ophthalmology clinic by preparing patients for examinations, performing specialized ophthalmic tests and procedures, maintaining clinical equipment and supplies, and assisting with patient scheduling and care coordination. This role combines hands-on patient care with technical responsibilities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality eye care services.
Responsibilities
- Inform patients about ophthalmic procedures in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner, ensuring they understand the process and feel comfortable.
- Review patients charts, current conditions, and physicians notes prior to examinations and procedures to ensure accurate and efficient care.
- Set up, operate, and maintain ophthalmic equipment required to conduct tests and procedures appropriate to the clinics specialty.
- Monitor equipment performance, identify and report equipment problems, and act as a liaison with repair personnel to ensure timely resolution.
- Perform quality control checks on ophthalmic equipment, maintain service logs, and ensure all documentation related to equipment maintenance is accurate and up to date.
- Order and maintain inventory of clinical supplies, including monitoring stock levels and ensuring availability of necessary materials for patient care.
- Manage disposal inventory according to department protocols, including tracking dates of use and disposal to maintain compliance and safety standards.
- Perform additional clinical support functions such as scheduling patient appointments, coordinating follow-up visits, and assisting with general front- and back-office workflows.
- Provide direct patient care support, including basic triage activities and care management tasks as appropriate to the role and training.
- Conduct refraction and other ophthalmic diagnostic procedures if qualified and as directed by clinical leadership.
- Use the electronic medical record system (EPIC) to document patient encounters, update records, and support efficient clinical operations.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support a patient-centered, team-based approach to care.
Essential Skills
- Health care or medical office experience, with 12 years of experience in a clinical or medical office setting, or at least 3 years of relevant experience in ophthalmology or a closely related field.
- Experience working in a medical office environment, including familiarity with clinical workflows and patient scheduling.
- EPIC electronic medical record experience for documenting patient information and supporting clinical operations.
- Strong attendance and reliability, with the ability to consistently meet scheduled hours and clinic needs.
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain procedures to patients and interact professionally with clinical staff.
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician credential (preferred and essential for the advanced experience track).
- Refraction experience, including performing refraction tests under appropriate supervision.
- Experience with triage, care management, and direct patient care in a healthcare setting.
- Ability to set up, operate, and maintain ophthalmic equipment and perform required quality control checks.
- Ability to manage inventory, track supplies, and follow protocols for disposal and documentation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician certification is highly desirable.
- Prior experience in an ophthalmology clinic or eye care setting is a strong plus.
- Comfort using EPIC and other clinical software systems to support patient care and scheduling.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in chart review, equipment logs, and inventory management.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team and contribute to a patient-focused culture.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and staying current with ophthalmic procedures and best practices.
Work Environment
This role is based in an ophthalmology clinic located in New Haven, providing specialized eye care services in a professional clinical setting. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, typically from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You work on-site in examination rooms and clinical areas with ophthalmic diagnostic equipment and standard medical office technology. The environment is fast-paced yet patient-centered, emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and compassionate care. You will work closely with physicians, clinical staff, and administrative teams to support high-quality ophthalmic services. Professional clinical attire appropriate for a medical office is expected.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of New Haven, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of New Haven, CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.
Workplace Type
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