Opthalmology Technician
Full Time • Biloxi, MS, 39534
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education & Certification Requirements
A. Standard Pathway
- Two years of college and an ophthalmic technician course.
- JCAHPO certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA).
- If not certified at hire, COA must be obtained within one year; maintain through continuing education.
B. Alternative Pathway
- Certification as a COT or COA.
- At least one year of ophthalmology experience.
C. Life Support Skills
- CPR proficiency.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire; must remain current.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Patient Reception & Preparation
- Receive patients, review medical records, and prepare for exams/treatments.
- Assist ophthalmology staff; manage EHR records and reports.
2. Vision Screening & Diagnostics
- Perform/record visual acuity, color vision, tonometry, visual fields, and pupil exams.
- Determine need for further evaluation and conduct additional tests as directed.
3. Specialized Ophthalmic Procedures
- Assist with refractions, corneal topography, pachymetry, keratometry, biometry, OCT, ocular photography, ultrasound, and other diagnostic tests.
4. Surgical Support
- Prepare instruments, equipment, and patients for procedures.
- Assist during refractive/laser surgeries and provide postoperative instructions.
5. Medication & Eye Care Application
- Prepare/administer anesthetics, antibiotics, eye drops, ointments, and ocular dressings.
- Obtain eye cultures as needed.
6. Contact Lens & Device Assistance
- Clean, dispense, insert/remove lenses and fit special devices.
- Instruct patients on care and hygiene.
7. Equipment & Inventory Maintenance
- Clean, sterilize, maintain, and calibrate surgical/clinic equipment.
- Maintain stock; log calibrations; remove faulty equipment from service.
8. Emergency Response
- Recognize/respond to emergencies, assist in evacuations, and provide life support per policy.
9. Additional Support
- Assist with screening acute/routine ophthalmology patients as workload permits.
- Support refractive surgery clinic flow.
10. Safety & PPE Compliance
- Follow PPE, respiratory protection, and occupational health guidelines.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency with ophthalmic diagnostic equipment and sterile techniques.
- Attention to detail in data collection/reporting.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to respond effectively in emergencies.
Work Environment
- Clinical/surgical settings in a Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
- Requires prolonged standing, manual dexterity, and PPE compliance.
- Exposure to bright lights, magnification equipment, and medical instruments.
Performance Expectations
- Complete required certifications on time.
- Maintain accuracy in diagnostics and recordkeeping.
- Demonstrate professionalism and patient-centered care.
- Ensure compliance with MTF policies and maintain equipment readiness.
Reporting Structure
- Reports to Clinic Manager, OIC, or NCOIC.
- Works under ophthalmologists/optometrists in collaboration with other staff.
Compensation: $18.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
AIMS Locum Tenens, LLC, is a women owned and SBA’s 8(a) certified healthcare management company based in Northern Virginia and Washington DC area focus on healthcare management in both public and private sectors.
AIMS Locum Tenens is one of the fastest growing healthcare management solution specialized in management of highly skilled healthcare professionals in both commercial and government healthcare facilities all over the country. We have the experience, resources, and scale required to help physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to take advantage of both short and long term staffing opportunities in a wide variety of practice specialties. We do staff healthcare providers for both short and long-term assignments to local, state and federal government healthcare facilities.
AIMS realizes the key to quality is attention to details. AIMS is the one stop shop for various healthcare facilities and handles every steps to get best candidate from sourcing, recruitment, candidate screening, credentialing, final placement and retention of highly qualified healthcare provider.
As one of the nation’s fastest growing healthcare management companies, AIMS Locum Tenens manages highly qualified physicians and nurses during staffing crisis at community hospitals, clinics and Army based MTFs (Military Treatment Facilities). Hospital systems, MTFs, nursing homes and out patient clinics benefit from our comprehensive, cost-effective supplemental medical staffing services.
Our No. 1 priority is to provide the best service to our healthcare professionals and our hospital and MTFs clients. We welcome feedback and suggestions so we can continually improve our service.
At AIMS Locum Tenens, our core pillars—dedication, commitment, trustworthiness, and superior service—drive every aspect of our business.
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