Ophthalmic Technician

The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. in Columbus is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to deliver high-quality patient care and support ophthalmology testing.

You will perform imaging and diagnostic tests, assist physicians, and prepare patients for examinations, while maintaining accurate EMR data and clean exam rooms. This role supports a collaborative ophthalmology clinic and requires a patient-focused approach.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required; Ophthalmic Assistant criteria preferred.
• One year as Ophthalmic Technician/Assistant OR two years as a technician in an Optometry clinic.
• COA or COT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts professionally with patients daily and prepares them for exams.
• Performs diagnostic testing and ophthalmic imaging (OCT, visual fields, etc.).
• Enters information into Electronic Medical Record and transports patients.
• Assists physicians and ophthalmic technicians in the clinic.
• Maintains exam rooms and handles supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organization skills

Patient care empathy

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

COA or COT certification preferred

Tools

OCT

HRT

Pachymetry

Topography

IOL Master

Lensometry

Keratometry

Tonometry

Specular Microscopy

Job description

Overview

Looking to join a dynamic team at Ohio State University Physicians where excellence meets compassion?

Who we are

With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play an important part. As an employee of Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP), you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth.

Our culture

At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community.

Our benefits

We know that having options and robust benefit plans are important to you. OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and that’s why we offer our employees a flexible, competitive benefit package. In addition to medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and retirement, we also offer an employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives. As an OSUP employee, you will be eligible for these various benefits depending on your employment status.

Responsibilities

Purpose: Provides high quality, accurate and compassionate care to a diverse patient population. An Ophthalmic Technician displays high proficiency in taking patient histories and is highly organized to fully prepare the patient for the physician appointment.

• Interacts professionally and compassionately with patients daily.
• Performs diagnostic Visual Field Testing: Humphrey, Octopus and Goldman Fields.
• Clinical Competence of Ophthalmic Imaging: OCT, HRT, Pachymetry, Topography and IOL Master.
• Enters information into Electronic Medical Record.
• Transports patients within the facility to additional departments.
• Assists with rooming patients.
• Stocks and disinfects examination rooms.
• Provides assistance to Physicians and Ophthalmic Technicians in the Ophthalmology clinic.
• Initiates patient’s exam and prepares patients for physician appointments.
• Documents medical history, symptoms, complaints, and medications.
• Performs related patient service when necessary and as requested. .
• Travel may be required to accommodate staffing levels at other clinical facilities.
• Performs diagnostic testing such as visual acuity eye exams, lensometry, keratometry, refractometry, and tonometry
• Obtains Ophthalmic Imaging: OCT, Topography, Pachymetry, Specular Microscopy, Manual A-Scans and IOL Master.
• Instructs patients on proper eyecare.
• Adhere to regulations regarding drug samples and drug sample logs.
• Ensures medication and supply expiration dates are current.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Possess a minimum of a HS Diploma or equivalent along with and meet the following criteria:

  • Ophthalmic Assistant criteria AND,

  • One-year prior experience as an Ophthalmic Technician or Ophthalmic Assistant OR

  • Two years prior experience as a technician in an Optometry Clinic OR

  • Successful completion of OSUP’s Ophthalmic Personnel Training Program

  • COA or COT certification preferred

Pay Range

USD $22.09 - USD $33.13 /Hr.