Ophthalmic Technician - Eye Physicians

The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,431 - 45,639; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to provide high quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population and to prepare patients for physician appointments.

The role requires a HS diploma and ophthalmic training or prior OSUP program completion; COA preferred. Candidates may assist with diagnostic testing and ophthalmic imaging and enter data into the EMR.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required; Ophthalmic Assistant criteria and/or completion of OSUP Ophthalmic Personnel Training Program.
• Two years experience as a technician in an Optometry Clinic or one year as Ophthalmic Technician/Assistant.
• COA preferred credential.

Responsibilities

• Interacts professionally and compassionately with patients daily.
• Performs diagnostic ophthalmic testing and imaging (OCT, HRT, Pachymetry, Topography, IOL Master).
• Enters information into Electronic Medical Record and assists physicians and technicians.
• Transports and rooms patients, stocks/examines rooms, and supports clinic operations.
• Travel may be required to support staffing at other facilities.

Skills

Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Assistant

COA Preferred

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

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\u2019s 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.
• previous ophthalmic imaging experience desired
• 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\u2019s 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\u2019s Ophthalmic Personnel Training Program

  • COA Preferred

Pay Range

USD $22.09 - USD $33.13 /Hr.