Ophthalmic Technologist

Job description

Hello, 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: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources Important Applications Instructions: Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00053408 Job Category: Allied Health Organization: Ophth - Eye Wise Staff Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: Ophthalmic Technologist 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: Day Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: No Job Posting Date: 09/8/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):