Ophthalmic Technician

Ohio State University Physicians • Columbus, OH

11d • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician provides high-quality, accurate, and compassionate care to a diverse patient population. The role requires strong patient-history skills and organization to prepare patients for physician appointments. The technician interacts professionally with patients, assists physicians and clinical staff, performs ophthalmic diagnostic testing and imaging, records information in the electronic medical record, and supports clinic operations. Travel may be required to other clinical facilities to accommodate staffing needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet Ophthalmic Assistant criteria.
• One year of prior experience as an Ophthalmic Technician or Ophthalmic Assistant, or two years of prior experience as a technician in an Optometry Clinic, or successful completion of OSUP’s Ophthalmic Personnel Training Program.

Nice To Haves

• COA or COT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally and compassionately with patients.
• Perform visual field testing, including Humphrey, Octopus, and Goldman fields.
• Perform ophthalmic imaging and testing, including OCT, HRT, pachymetry, topography, IOL Master, specular microscopy, and manual A-scans.
• Perform diagnostic testing such as visual acuity exams, lensometry, keratometry, refractometry, and tonometry.
• Enter information into the electronic medical record.
• Transport patients within the facility to additional departments.
• Assist with rooming patients.
• Stock and disinfect examination rooms.
• Assist physicians and ophthalmic technicians in the Ophthalmology clinic.
• Initiate patient exams and prepare patients for physician appointments.
• Document medical history, symptoms, complaints, and medications.
• Provide related patient services when necessary and as requested.
• Instruct patients on proper eye care.
• Adhere to regulations regarding drug samples and drug sample logs.
• Ensure medication and supply expiration dates are current.
• Travel to other clinical facilities as needed to accommodate staffing levels.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health reimbursement accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Wellness program

What This Job Offers

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