Ophthalmic Technician - Covington Clinic

Ochsner Health; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Covington, VA is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) to support ophthalmology services. You will assist the provider, prepare patients, perform tests, and document outcomes. Strong communication is essential for coordinating patient care and follow-up.

Required: High school diploma and COT certification with BLS. Preferred: ophthalmic care experience and proficiency with ophthalmic equipment. This is an on-site role in a patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Provider/Physician to prepare for patient visits.
• Support provider during patient encounters.
• Document patient visits accurately and timely.
• Provide excellent telephone communications and patient follow-up.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidential information handling

Ophthalmic testing

Contact lens handling

Windows proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Ophthalmic Medical Technology program

Tools

Windows applications

Keratometer

Tonopen/tonometry equipment

Topography equipment

Job description

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job provides individualized, direct patient care of assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider. Assists in the implementation of the delivery of health care services and provides care and service with individuals of all assigned age groups.

Ophthalmic Tech-Certified

Education

Required -High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred - Completion of a four year Ophthalmic Medical Technology program

Work Experience

Required -None.

Preferred - Experience in an ophthalmic care setting

Certifications

Required - Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) through JCAHPO

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer and/or mainframe terminal and multi-line telephone skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to and experience working with and maintaining confidential information.
• Ability to use equipment, perform tests and read results, as needed, including: visual acuity, extra ocular motility, pupil evaluation, confrontational fields, color vision, stereo vision, tonopen/applanation tonometry, lensometry, keratometry, eye irrigation, refractometry, manual a-scan measurements, topography, brightness acuity testing, and slit lamp examination.
• Ability to assist with removal and insertion of contact lenses.

Job Duties

• Supports Provider/Physician to ensure readiness for patient visit.
• Supports Provider/Physician during encounter with patient.
• Supports Provider/Physician following patient visit.
• Provides excellent telephone communications.
• Completes appropriate documentation.
• Achieves Nurse/Asst percentile rank and promptness in returning phone calls in patient satisfaction