Children's Nebraska·Omaha, Nebraska
The Ophthalmic Technician assists ophthalmologists or optometrists with basic screening, administrative functions, and patient care in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include preparing examination rooms, performing vision tests, maintaining ophthalmic equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation.
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A Brief Overview Assists the Ophthalmologist or Optometrist with basic screening and administrative functions in the specialty clinic setting.
Essential Functions
Assists Ophthalmologist or Optometrist with the provision of eye care in the office setting
Prepares examination and treatment rooms, reviewing the appointment schedule.
Performs basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures.
Prepares patients for eye exams and performs/assists with all tests and procedures.
Obtain patient history, perform entrance testing, manage patient flow, and assist the doctor as needed.
Administers and maintains proficient with lensometers, visual field testing, keratometer readings, tonometry, contact lens instruction, BAT testing, and topography.
Maintains patient flow and returns phone calls per instruction.
Sterilizes instruments, maintains supplies and equipment, and ensures accurate documentation
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section
Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!
Candidates must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. One year of recent ophthalmic experience and certification as an Ophthalmic Technician are preferred.
Market context
In Nebraska, ophthalmic technician openings are typically tied to outpatient eye clinics, specialty practices, and hospital-based ophthalmology services, so demand often follows local patient volume and provider staffing needs. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer recent ophthalmic experience and certification, while requiring a high school diploma or GED and valid BLS. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your clinical skills, certification status, and recent eye-care experience before applying.