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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center · 14 hours ago

Ophthalmic Technician - IRP

Columbus, OH

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to provide high quality, accurate, and compassionate care to a diverse patient population. The role involves performing various diagnostic tests, documenting patient information, and assisting healthcare providers in the Ophthalmology clinic.

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Responsibilities

Interacts professionally and compassionately with patients daily

Main focus is to perform visual acuity for clinical trial research participants

Performs diagnostic testing such as visual acuity eye exams, lensometry, keratometry, refractometry and tonometry

Can perform other duties as needed clinically:

Documents symptoms, complaints, medical history, medications, allergies and reactions

Enters examination finding into Electronic Medical Record

Obtains Ophthalmic imaging: OCT, Topography, Pachymetry, Specular Microscopy, Manual A-scans and IOL Master

Perform visual fields: Humphrey, Goldmann and Octopus fields

Completes medical forms

Instructs patients on proper eye care

Assists physicians and other health care providers in the Ophthalmology clinic

Properly assists physically or visually disabled patients

Adhere to regulations regarding drug samples and drug sample logs

Ensures medication and supply expiration dates are current

Performs related patient service when necessary and as requested

Ability to perform functions using job-related software and systems

Travel may be required to accommodate staffing levels at other clinical facilities

Attendance, promptness, professionalism, the ability to pay attention to detail, cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors, and politeness to customers, vendors, and patients

Other duties or special projects as assigned

Qualification

Ophthalmic Technician experienceCertified Ophthalmic AssistantOphthalmic terminology knowledgeElectronic Medical RecordsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician or Ophthalmic Assistant

Knowledge of Ophthalmic terminology and testing required as directed

Evidence of organizational and problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities

Demonstrative effectiveness in conveying information both in writing and verbally

Demonstrates an understanding of job responsibilities and uses appropriate knowledge and skills to effectively complete work

Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations

Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy

A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected

Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization

Preferred

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Technician from Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology preferred

COT Certification preferred

Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records

Company

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is personalizing health care to meet the needs of each patient. It is a sub-organization of The Ohio State University.

Founded in 1834

Columbus, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees