Ophthalmology Technician

Ophthalmic Technician – Join Our Premier Albuquerque Practice!

If you’re looking for a career that offers personal growth, professional satisfaction, and the chance to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply for our Ophthalmic Technician opening at our established, high-end Albuquerque practice.

Our team is known for delivering exceptional, boutique-level eye care — combining advanced technology, clinical excellence, and a personalized patient experience. You’ll be joining a collaborative, patient-centered team that truly values your expertise and dedication.

If you’re passionate about creating positive patient interactions and providing world-class care, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Perform thorough and accurate documentation of patient history, ocular findings, and review of systems following compliance guidelines.
• Conduct testing such as visual acuity measurement, lensometry, pupil function, ocular motility, tonometry, confrontation visual fields, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Perform refractions with strong proficiency in manual manifest refraction.
• Assist with and perform specialized testing including pachymetry, BAT, color vision, and dominance testing.
• Support physicians with minor surgical and laser procedures, ensuring a sterile and professional environment.
• Educate patients on medications, pre- and post-operative care, and treatment plans.
• Administer topical and oral medications as directed by physicians.
• Maintain exam lanes — ensuring all instruments are clean, charged, and ready for use.
• Based on experience and demonstrated skill level, there may be opportunities to work alongside our surgical team in an Office-Based Surgery (OBS) setting.

What We’re Looking For

• JCAHPO certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Technician, with at least 2 years of supervised experience.
• A skilled, detail-oriented technician who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• A mature professional with excellent multitasking and communication skills.
• Experience or interest in Refractive Surgery and strong critical-thinking abilities.
• Minimum education: High School diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree or college coursework in a medical/science field preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with patients, physicians, and teammates.

Schedule

• Schedule to be discussed during the interview, with some flexibility based on clinic needs.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise, professionalism, and passion for patient care to a luxury, high-performing eye care practice, this is your opportunity to join one of the most respected teams in Albuquerque.

Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews — apply today to unlock the possibilities!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person