Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description The ophthalmic technician role involves rooming patients and obtaining accurate medical history, chief complaints, and other relevant information prior to the physician visit. The technician will document physician encounters and patient information within the EMR system, ensuring accurate documentation while maintaining a positive patient experience throughout the visit. This position supports efficient clinic workflow in a fast-paced ophthalmology practice. Responsibilities

- Room patients and gather accurate medical history and chief complaints.
- Document physician encounters and patient information within the EMR system.
- Ensure accurate documentation while maintaining a positive patient experience.
- Support efficient clinic workflow in a fast-paced ophthalmology practice.

Essential Skills

- Experience in medical assisting and medical terminology.
- Patient care and EMR documentation skills.
- Scribe capabilities.
- BS/AS in a life or applicable science.
- Minimum of 6 months working in a patient-facing or clinical environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Work Environment Work schedule is Monday through Friday, between 6:30 AM and 6:00 PM, depending on clinic needs. The role involves working within a team of 8-24 individuals, with each physician requiring 8 clinic staff. This position floats two days a week to Brenham, with travel provided by bus and paid time. Employees are tied to three total clinics, with the home clinic being one of the busiest in Houston, seeing 80-100 patients a day. Schedules are provided 2 weeks in advance.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX. About Actalent

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