Ophthalmic Tech, Lions Eye Center, 8a-5p
UofL Health•Louisville, KY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Ophthalmic Technician works with patients and physicians during eye examinations and treatment at Lions Eye Center. The position supports patient care by gathering medical and eye histories, performing vision and ophthalmic tests, assisting with procedures, and maintaining exam rooms and supplies. The technician must protect patient confidentiality and follow organizational policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to perform the listed ophthalmic testing and patient-care duties.
Nice To Haves
- JCAHPO certification and COA/COT.
- Knowledge of ophthalmic testing.
- Ability to speak Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and escort them to a room.
- Obtain the patient’s chief complaint, medical history, medications, allergies, and eye history.
- Check patients’ eye prescriptions with a lensometer.
- Check vision, pupils, motility, visual fields, intraocular pressure (IOP), and color vision.
- Complete patient refractions.
- Dilate patients’ eyes as applicable.
- Obtain signed consent forms and assist with lasers and injections in the office.
- Clean instruments and examination rooms.
- Maintain and stock rooms with supplies.
- Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
- Translate for patients when applicable.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
