Ophthalmic Technician: Eye Care Diagnostic Specialist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to perform work ups for new and returning patients with guidance, and to support faculty and staff in daily clinical activities. You will engage patients professionally using AIDET techniques and help maintain clean, well-stocked work areas and compliant EOC guidelines.

The role emphasizes basic to intermediate ophthalmic testing, supportive patient care, and collaboration with the clinical team to ensure efficient patient

Qualifications

• Performs ophthalmic work up for new and return patients with occasional guidance.
• Provides basic and intermediate ophthalmic exam techniques including specialized testing.
• Interacts with the patient in a professional manner using AIDET techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic and intermediate ophthalmic workup and specialized testing with minimal supervision.
• Assists faculty, residents and technical staff with daily clinical needs as directed.
• Interacts with the patient in a professional manner using AIDET techniques.
• Maintains clean working environment, stocked rooms, equipment, and EOC guidelines.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Ophthalmic workup

AIDET patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to perform work ups for new and returning patients with guidance, and to support faculty and staff in daily clinical activities. You will engage patients professionally using AIDET techniques and help maintain clean, well-stocked work areas and compliant EOC guidelines.

The role emphasizes basic to intermediate ophthalmic testing, supportive patient care, and collaboration with the clinical team to ensure efficient patient