Ophthalmic Technician I - Greenbush

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Textbook provided

Certification exam fee covered

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant in Lafayette, IN. Schedule is 1.0 FTE, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Cert within one year of hire; textbooks provided and the first certification exam fee covered by IU Health.

You will prepare patients, collect histories, perform tests, operate ophthalmology equipment, assist with procedures, and maintain EMR documentation while supporting clinic flow and patient education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 0-3 Years of Experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, through the AHA.
• Requires knowledge of infection control principles.
• Requires ability to effectively prioritize multiple patient care needs.
• Experience with basic ophthalmic workup and testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients for appointments.
• Obtain patient histories and document relevant information.
• Perform ophthalmic testing and diagnostic examinations as directed.
• Learn and operate specialized ophthalmology equipment.
• Assist providers with in-office procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Support patient flow and clinic efficiency throughout the day.
• Provide excellent customer service and patient education.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employees in this role are required to obtain their Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification within one year of hire.

To support certification success:

• IU Health will provide the required textbook.
• IU Health will cover the cost of the first certification exam attempt.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients for appointments.
• Obtain patient histories and document relevant information.
• Perform ophthalmic testing and diagnostic examinations as directed.
• Learn and operate specialized ophthalmology equipment.
• Assist providers with in-office procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Support patient flow and clinic efficiency throughout the day.
• Provide excellent customer service and patient education.

Training and Professional Development

Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided, including:

• Training on multiple ophthalmology-specific diagnostic tests.
• Use of specialized ophthalmic equipment.
• Clinical procedure support.

Responsibilities (continued)

Responsible for ophthalmic, diagnostic procedures and ophthalmic/medical assistance in support of the clinical activities of the department. Performs preliminary ophthalmic examinations. Explains testing procedures to patients. Assists providers with post-op surgery patients. Maintains diagnostic equipment. Cleans all equipment in exam rooms consistent with current infection control policies. Will stock exam rooms and work areas, while checking for expired supplies. May assist in minor OR procedures and ocular injections. May provide back-up support for other departments as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED. 0-3 Years of Experience.

Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be preferred per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Requires knowledge of infection control principles. Requires ability to effectively prioritize multiple patient care needs. Experience with basic ophthalmic workup and testing preferred. Prefer knowledge of exam room environment.