Ophthalmic Technician - Callahan - Tuscaloosa Clinic

Ophthalmic Technician - Callahan - Tuscaloosa Clinic

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Position Overview

• Shifts: full-time AM
• Schedules: 7 a.m.
  
  - 6 p.m.
• Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

For over 60 years, UAB Hospital‑Callahan Eye and UAB Callahan Eye Clinics have been dedicated to preserving and restoring the vision of our patients, transforming the future of eye care, and curing the world’s blinding diseases. We have been recognized internationally for outstanding patient care, treatment of eye trauma, and crucial research in eye disease. UAB Callahan Eye is one of the busiest eye care centers in the nation, annually performing more than 15,000 surgeries at UAB Hospital‑Callahan Eye and completing more than 120,000 clinic visits at UAB Callahan Eye Clinics.

Our nationally ranked comprehensive center provides everything from preventive and routine eye care to trauma eye care at the region’s only 24/7 freestanding dedicated eye emergency department. As a proud part of UAB Medicine, UAB Callahan Eye is committed to delivering innovation at every level of eye care and critical research that will keep all of us seeing clearly into the future.

Job Description

• Administer preliminary testing and measurements to assess patients' vision and eye health.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Prepare patients for examinations by explaining procedures and ensuring their comfort.
• Assist ophthalmologists during examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Set up and clean up after procedures.
• Act as a scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into electronic medical records or paper chart.
• Maintain and operate ophthalmic equipment, ensuring it is clean and functioning properly.
• Document patients’ medical history and examination results accurately in electronic health records.
• Provide patient education on eye health, treatment plans, and post‑operative care.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow efficiently.
• Order supplies.
• Assist in training other ophthalmic technicians.
• Comply with all practice procedures and protocols.
• Act in accordance with all State and Federal regulations.
• Maintain a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self‑motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Potential for travel between hospital and satellite clinics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to travel between hospital and satellite clinics as needed.
• Currently certified as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology preferred.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world‑class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.1 million patients each year—from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries worldwide. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians.

Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s only ACS‑verified Level I adult trauma center and Magnet‑designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital‑Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama. UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award‑winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state.

Whether you’re seeking the fast‑paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close‑knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering life‑changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals.

We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care