Ophthalmic Tech, Lions Eye Center, 8a-5p

University of Louisville Physicians; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville Physicians is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmology exams and treatments at the Lions Eye Center in Louisville, KY. The role involves assisting patients and physicians with eye examinations, history taking, refractions, dilation, and in-office laser and injection procedures.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, JCAHPO COA/COT certification (preferred), and knowledge of ophthalmic testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• JCAHPO COA/COT certification preferred.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic testing preferred.
• Spanish language ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort them to room.
• Obtain patient chief complaint, medical history, medications and allergies, and eye history.
• Check patient eye prescription with lensometer.
• Assess vision, pupils, motility, visual field, IOP, and color vision.
• Complete refraction and dilate eyes as needed.
• Assist with lasers and injections in the office.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing experience

Spanish language ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

JCAHPO COA/COT certification

Job description

Primary Location: Lions Eye Center Address: 301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: None (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members-physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals-UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

Ophthalmic Technician duties include working with patients and physicians for examination and treatment of the eyes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet patients and escort them to room.
• Obtain patient's chief complaint, medical history, medications and allergies, and eye history.
• Check patient's eye prescription with lensometer.
• Check patients vision, pupils, motility, visual field, IOP, Color vision.
• Complete refraction of patient.
• Complete eye dilation on patients as applicable.
• Also includes having consent forms signed and helping with lasers and injects in office
• Cleaning instruments and exam rooms
• Maintain and Stock rooms with supplies.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to organizational policy and procedure.
• Translating for patients if applicable.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• JCAHPO certification and COA/COT (preferred)
• Knowledge of ophthalmic testing (preferred)
• The ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members-physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals-UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.