Ophthalmic Clinic (St Vincents)

Ophthalmic medical technicians—also known as allied ophthalmic personnel—work with an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) to provide patient care by performing eye-related clinical tasks such as:

Taking patient medical histories
Instructing patients about medications, tests and procedures
Performing vision and diagnostic tests
Assisting with patient procedures
Coordinating patient scheduling
Supervising and training other allied ophthalmic personnel
Performing office management duties
Unlike dispensing opticians who fit contact lenses and glasses, ophthalmic medical technicians work directly with an ophthalmologist conducting patient eye examinations and tests. They are “physician extenders,” allowing ophthalmologists to see more patients in a day.

This career has long-term advancement potential, and higher levels of compensation and responsibility are available through achieving higher levels of certification.