Ophthalmic Assistant: Eye Diagnostics & Patient Care

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland seeks a patient-focused ophthalmic technician to support ambulatory ophthalmology services. The role involves obtaining ocular and medical histories, performing visual acuity tests, and assisting with diagnostic procedures under physician supervision.

The position emphasizes learning, patient communication, and age-specific care from toddlers to seniors, including PHI safeguards and adherence to UH policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists healthcare providers in the ambulatory setting.
• Obtain patient past and present ocular and general medical history.
• Perform visual acuity.
• Perform diagnostic testing under supervision (visual field testing, refractometry, keratometry, topography, pachymetry, intraocular pressure).
• Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment.
• Uses interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, physicians, and other customers.
• Provides age-specific care to patients from toddlers through elderly.
• Provide other patient services and education as requested by physicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain PHI for our patients. Annual training, UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI.

Job description

University Hospitals in Cleveland seeks a patient-focused ophthalmic technician to support ambulatory ophthalmology services. The role involves obtaining ocular and medical histories, performing visual acuity tests, and assisting with diagnostic procedures under physician supervision.

The position emphasizes learning, patient communication, and age-specific care from toddlers to seniors, including PHI safeguards and adherence to UH policies and procedures.