Ophthalmic Technician Apprentice: Clinical Training Path

Ochsner Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician Apprentice as part of the Workforce Development Program. Under supervision, you will engage in formal instruction, clinical rotations, and on-the-job training to prepare for progression to the Ophthalmic Technician role.

The program emphasizes patient care, clerical and clinical duties, and learning milestones within an apprenticeship framework, with the goal of developing competent staff able to support ophthalmology clinic

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred 1 year experience in healthcare or patient-facing environment.
• BLS certification required or obtained within defined timeframe.
• Certified Ophthalmology Assistant and Certified Ophthalmic Technician to be obtained.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Ability to learn ophthalmic clinical procedures and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a structured ophthalmic technician apprenticeship program with coursework, clinical rotations, and required on-the-job training hours.
• Meets learning milestones and competency expectations outlined by the apprenticeship program.
• Learns and assists with managing patient flow in and out of examination rooms.
• Assists in retrieving, preparing, and organizing patient information for provider review.
• Learns to prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and provider visits under supervision.
• Assists with cleaning, stocking, and maintaining exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment.
• Under supervision, learns to perform basic ophthalmic assessments and preliminary testing.
• Documents patient information in the medical record according to department guidelines and training scope.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy and effective communication.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician Apprentice as part of the Workforce Development Program. Under supervision, you will engage in formal instruction, clinical rotations, and on-the-job training to prepare for progression to the Ophthalmic Technician role.

The program emphasizes patient care, clerical and clinical duties, and learning milestones within an apprenticeship framework, with the goal of developing competent staff able to support ophthalmology clinic