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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Paducah, KY-IL

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.

$18.75median, an hour
$18.83mean (average), an hour
60people employed in this job here

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