Ophthalmic Technician I-Ophthalmology-Carmel

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician I to support ophthalmology clinical activities. The role performs ophthalmic diagnostic procedures and medical assistance, including preliminary ophthalmic examinations, explaining testing procedures to patients, assisting providers with post-operative surgery patients, and maintaining diagnostic equipment. The technician cleans exam-room equipment according to current infection-control policies, stocks exam rooms and work areas, and checks supplies for expiration. The position may also assist with minor operating-room procedures and ocular injections and provide backup support to other departments as needed. The technician performs patient workups such as rooming patients, taking histories, conducting vision checks, and imaging. The role supports efficient workflows in a high-volume clinic, handles light administrative tasks, and communicates with patients by phone as needed. The position is full-time, day shift, 40 hours per week, with hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The primary work location is 10300 N Illinois St Suite 2200, Carmel, Indiana. This is an entry-level role with a career ladder from Level 1 through Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified Ophthalmic Technician, and Technician Team Lead. IU Health describes a collaborative team culture, opportunities to learn in multidisciplinary clinics, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Zero to three years of experience.
Basic Life Support certification through the AHA is required within 30 days of employment.
Knowledge of infection-control principles.
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple patient-care needs.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred.
Previous optical or ophthalmic experience preferred but not required.
Experience in a healthcare setting or physician’s office is a plus.
Experience with basic ophthalmic workup and testing preferred.
Knowledge of the exam-room environment preferred.
Other advanced life-support certifications may be preferred based on unit or department specialty and patient-care policies.

Responsibilities

Perform ophthalmic diagnostic procedures and provide ophthalmic and medical assistance in support of department clinical activities.
Perform preliminary ophthalmic examinations and patient workups, including rooming patients, taking histories, vision checks, and imaging.
Explain testing procedures to patients.
Assist providers with post-operative surgery patients.
Maintain diagnostic equipment.
Clean exam-room equipment according to current infection-control policies.
Stock exam rooms and work areas and check supplies for expiration.
Support efficient workflows in a high-volume clinic.
Assist with light administrative tasks.
Communicate with patients by phone as needed.
May assist in minor operating-room procedures and ocular injections.
May provide backup support to other departments as needed.