Ophthalmic Technician - Eye Physicians

Ohio State University Physicians, Inc.•Columbus, OH

1d•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Looking to join a dynamic team at Ohio State University Physicians where excellence meets compassion? With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play an important part. As an employee of Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP), you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth. At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community.

Requirements

Possess a minimum of a HS Diploma or equivalent along with and meet the following criteria:
Ophthalmic Assistant criteria AND,
One-year prior experience as an Ophthalmic Technician or Ophthalmic Assistant OR
Two years prior experience as a technician in an Optometry Clinic OR
Successful completion of OSUP’s Ophthalmic Personnel Training Program

Nice To Haves

COA Preferred

Responsibilities

Provides high quality, accurate and compassionate care to a diverse patient population.
Displays high proficiency in taking patient histories and is highly organized to fully prepare the patient for the physician appointment.
Interacts professionally and compassionately with patients daily.
Performs diagnostic Visual Field Testing: Humphrey, Octopus and Goldman Fields.
Clinical Competence of Ophthalmic Imaging: OCT, HRT, Pachymetry, Topography and IOL Master.
Enters information into Electronic Medical Record.
Transports patients within the facility to additional departments.
Assists with rooming patients.
Stocks and disinfects examination rooms.
Provides assistance to Physicians and Ophthalmic Technicians in the Ophthalmology clinic.
Initiates patient’s exam and prepares patients for physician appointments.
Documents medical history, symptoms, complaints, and medications.
Performs related patient service when necessary and as requested.
Travel may be required to accommodate staffing levels at other clinical facilities.
Performs diagnostic testing such as visual acuity eye exams, lensometry, keratometry, refractometry, and tonometry.
Obtains Ophthalmic Imaging: OCT, Topography, Pachymetry, Specular Microscopy, Manual A-Scans and IOL Master.
Instructs patients on proper eyecare.
Adhere to regulations regarding drug samples and drug sample logs.
Ensures medication and supply expiration dates are current.
Other duties or special projects as assigned.