Ophthalmic Technician: Vision Diagnostics & Patient Care Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Ohio State University Physicians is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our outpatient ophthalmology team in Columbus. You will provide high-quality, compassionate care and support physicians by preparing patients for exams and conducting diagnostic tests.

The role covers taking patient histories, performing imaging and vision tests, entering data into the EMR, and assisting with various ophthalmology clinic duties. Travel to other facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Either 1 year ophthalmic technician/assistance experience or 2 years in an optometry clinic.
• Completion of OSUP Ophthalmic Personnel Training Program.
• COA or COT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts professionally and compassionately with patients daily.
• 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’s exam and prepares patients for physician appointments.
• Documents medical history, symptoms, complaints, and medications.
• 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.

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

COA/COT certification preferred

Job description

Ohio State University Physicians is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our outpatient ophthalmology team in Columbus. You will provide high-quality, compassionate care and support physicians by preparing patients for exams and conducting diagnostic tests.

The role covers taking patient histories, performing imaging and vision tests, entering data into the EMR, and assisting with various ophthalmology clinic duties. Travel to other facilities may be required.