Ophthalmic Technician

OhioHealth

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About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: 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.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
• The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED