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Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmology - Colony Park North / Lakeland

University of Mississippi Medical Center·Jackson, Mississippi

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Ophthalmic Technician performs diagnostic tests, takes ocular measurements, and assists in ophthalmic surgeries under the supervision of an ophthalmologist. They also provide patient education, maintain ophthalmic instruments, and handle administrative tasks such as scheduling and patient history documentation.

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:

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Job requisition id

R00050214

Job category

Allied Health

Organization

Ambulatory Ophthalmology-Support Staff

Location/S

Colony Park North, Main Campus Jackson

Job title

Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmology - Colony Park North / Lakeland

Job summary

To perform ophthalmic procedures under the direction and/or supervision of an ophthalmologist. To conduct patient screening, diagnostic testing, patient education, and perform administrative procedures.

Education & experience

Must have graduated from an accredited ophthalmic program, or have high school diploma/GED and two (2) years of related experience.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: NA

Knowledge, skills & abilities

Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, ocular anatomy, ophthalmic pharmacology, ocular motility and diseases of the eye.

Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures including visual field testing, contact lenses, ophthalmic surgery, and the care and maintenance of ophthalmic instruments and equipment.

Verbal and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills.

Ability to operate ophthalmic equipment and administer preliminary screening examinations.

Responsibilities

  • Administers diagnostic tests.
  • Takes anatomical and functional ocular measurements; tests ocular functions such as visual acuity, visual fields, lensometry, tonometry, keratometry readings, corneal topography, strabismus measurements, retinoscopy, and/or refinement and sensorimotor functions.
  • Administers topical ophthalmic medications as directed by the ophthalmologist.
  • Instructs patients in home care and use of contact lenses and provides patient education.
  • Assists in ophthalmic surgery; sterilizes and maintains ophthalmic instruments.
  • Performs administrative duties such as scheduling patient appointments, taking patient histories, answering telephones, and forwarding correspondence.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Demands Requires frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time type: Full time

Flsa designation/Job exempt

No

Pay class

Hourly

FTE %: 100

Work shift

Benefits: Eligibility:

Grant funded

Job posting date: 04/29/2026

Job closing date (Open until filled if no date specified)

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited ophthalmic program or possess a high school diploma/GED with two years of related experience. Proficiency in ocular anatomy, ophthalmic pharmacology, and the operation of diagnostic equipment is required.

  • high school
  • Tonometry
  • Patient education
  • Keratometry
  • Retinoscopy
  • Instrument maintenance
  • Administrative procedures
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Contact lenses
  • Visual field testing
  • Patient screening
  • Visual acuity testing
  • Ocular anatomy
  • Ophthalmic procedures
  • Corneal topography
  • Ophthalmic pharmacology
  • Ophthalmic surgery assistance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Locations
Jackson, Mississippi; Ridgeland, Mississippi
Posted
Apr 29, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

University of Mississippi Medical Center

University of Mississippi Medical Center is hiring in Jackson, Mississippi. It operates in hospitals and health care. Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees. Headquarters: Jackson, Mississippi. This opening is listed as full_time.

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQJackson, Mississippi
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