Ophthalmic Technician — Imaging & Vision Diagnostics

Ohio-State-University-Physicians-1; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ohio State University Physicians in Columbus, OH is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our outpatient team. You will collect patient histories, perform testing, and assist physicians in the ophthalmology clinic, ensuring accurate data entry and efficient workflow.

The ideal candidate has an HS diploma or equivalent, ophthalmic training, and relevant experience or completion of OSUP’s Ophthalmic Personnel Training Program. COA/COT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent and criteria: Ophthalmic Assistant criteria AND one year of Ophthalmic Technician/Assistant experience OR two years as a technician in an optometry clinic OR completion of OSUP’s Ophthalmic Personnel Training Program.
• COA or COT certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts professionally and compassionately with patients daily.
• Performs diagnostic Visual Field Testing: Humphrey, Octopus and Goldman Fields.
• Imaging and documentation: OCT, HRT, Pachymetry, Topography and IOL Master.
• Enters information into Electronic Medical Record.
• Travel may be required to support staffing at other clinical facilities.

Skills

Patient interaction

Communication

Documentation

Clinical precision

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

OSUP Ophthalmic Personnel Training Program

COA or COT certification preferred

Tools

OCT

HRT

Pachymetry

Topography

IOL Master

Job description

Ohio State University Physicians in Columbus, OH is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our outpatient team. You will collect patient histories, perform testing, and assist physicians in the ophthalmology clinic, ensuring accurate data entry and efficient workflow.

The ideal candidate has an HS diploma or equivalent, ophthalmic training, and relevant experience or completion of OSUP’s Ophthalmic Personnel Training Program. COA/COT certification preferred.