Ophthalmic Technician

Ohio Health • Marion, OH

42d

About The Position

Responsible for preparing the patient to see the physician (Preliminary exam, medical history, and testing), preparation of examination rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning, and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physician during minor surgical and laser procedures.

Requirements

• High School or GED (Required)

Responsibilities

• Provides primary ophthalmic care to patients and act as clinical assistant to physician.
• Performs complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams, sub-specialty tests (refraction, VF test, IOL master, tonometry).
• Accurately records all information in EMR system according to established standards and provider requirements.
• Prepares patients for ophthalmology examination by dilating pupils.
• Counsel's patients by transmitting physician's orders, use of drops, drugs, and answer questions about surgery and specialty imaging required/ordered.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures along with complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, preforming preventative maintenance, and promptly reporting equipment issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees