Ophthalmic Technician

UofL Health; Center (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join their dedicated team. In this entry-level role, you will work closely with patients and physicians, ensuring a smooth examination and treatment process for eye care. Your responsibilities will include greeting patients, obtaining medical histories, and conducting various eye tests. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive environment while making a real difference in patient care. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• JCAHPO certification preferred for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and obtain their medical history.
• Check patient's vision and perform refraction.
• Maintain and stock exam rooms with supplies.

Skills

Ophthalmic Testing

Patient Care

HIPAA Compliance

Spanish Language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

JCAHPO Certification

COA/COT Certification

Job description

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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.

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.
  
  

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of UofL Health to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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