Ophthalmic Technician I

Rochester Regional Health

Ophthalmic Technician responsible for patient care and assisting doctors at Reed Eye locations in Greece and Pittsford. Full time with no weekends and day shifts.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRochester • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $29 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for daily patient care and flow
Promptly and professionally assist the doctor in patient care
Manage patient flow
Demonstrate working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular meds
Obtain a thorough medical, ocular, and social history and chief complaint from the patient
Obtain visual acuity both at distance and near
Perform ocular motility, pupillary exams, confrontational fields, and neutral-density glasses
Perform basic color vision screening using the Ishihara or Farnsworth D-15 color vision test
Perform specialized visual acuity testing, including a brightness acuity tester (BAT) and a potential acuity meter (PAM)
Perform imaging using diagnostic equipment: Fundus photography, external photography, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), and Optomap Ultra-wide field
Perform diagnostic testing using the following diagnostic equipment: Humphrey Visual Field, Corneal Topography, Lenstar, IOL Master, Specular Microscopy, Pachymetry, and Auto-refractor
Measure the patient’s intraocular pressure using either the Goldman tonometer, Perkins tonometer, or Tonopen
Administer eye drops to patients in accordance with provider instructions, utilizing proper eye drop techniques and sterility
Clean, stock, and prepare exam rooms
Maintain, clean, and sterilize ophthalmic instruments
Report if equipment is not in working condition
Maintain patient confidentiality
Comply with all HIPAA requirements
Perform other duties assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred experience in an ambulatory medical setting but not required
Ability to work in a team environment
Friendly, courteous, and patient service-oriented
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 24 months of hire preferred

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Comp & perks

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Responsible for daily patient care and flow
Promptly and professionally assist the doctor in patient care
Manage patient flow
Demonstrate working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular meds
Obtain a thorough medical, ocular, and social history and chief complaint from the patient
Obtain visual acuity both at distance and near
Perform ocular motility, pupillary exams, confrontational fields, and neutral-density glasses
Perform basic color vision screening using the Ishihara or Farnsworth D-15 color vision test
Perform specialized visual acuity testing, including a brightness acuity tester (BAT) and a potential acuity meter (PAM)
Perform imaging using diagnostic equipment: Fundus photography, external photography, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), and Optomap Ultra-wide field
Perform diagnostic testing using the following diagnostic equipment: Humphrey Visual Field, Corneal Topography, Lenstar, IOL Master, Specular Microscopy, Pachymetry, and Auto-refractor
Measure the patient’s intraocular pressure using either the Goldman tonometer, Perkins tonometer, or Tonopen
Administer eye drops to patients in accordance with provider instructions, utilizing proper eye drop techniques and sterility
Clean, stock, and prepare exam rooms
Maintain, clean, and sterilize ophthalmic instruments
Report if equipment is not in working condition
Maintain patient confidentiality
Comply with all HIPAA requirements
Perform other duties assigned 🎯 Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred experience in an ambulatory medical setting but not required
Ability to work in a team environment
Friendly, courteous, and patient service-oriented
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Hard Skills & Tools

Visual Acuity TestingOcular Motility ExaminationFundus PhotographyOptical Coherence TomographyHumphrey Visual Field TestingIntraocular Pressure MeasurementColor Vision ScreeningPachymetryAuto-refractor OperationSterilization Techniques

Soft Skills

Patient Service OrientationFriendly CommunicationTeamworkProfessionalism

Certifications

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant