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VCU Health · 4 months ago

Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmology - Days

Stony Point

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

VCU Health is a healthcare organization that provides medical services in various specialties. They are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician responsible for preparing patients for examinations, performing various vision screening tests, and assisting physicians during procedures.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Accurately records all information in EMR (EPIC) system according to established standards and physician requirements and those required by VCUHS with 95 % accuracy

Checks condition of patients' eyes by performing slit lamp examination and documenting abnormalities, confrontation visual field, pupil evaluation, motility screening, visual acuity, refraction, and tonometry with applanation

Prepares patients for ophthalmology examination by dilating pupils, changes in visual acuity, elevated extraocular pressure and communicating results to Attending Physician

Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, completing diagnostic ordering, and keeping patient information confidential

Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders, use of drops, contact lenses, drugs, and answering questions about surgery and specialty imagining required/ordered

Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and promptly reporting equipment issues

Handling patient phone calls, messages, messages from MyChart, and prescription refill requests

Performs set a standard number of patient work-ups based on established times while maintaining the quality of customer service

Opening and closing examination rooms ensuring that equipment is cleaned and stocked properly

Maintains stock in the exam room in accordance with the standard inventory of the department

Maintains treatment room stock and prepares instruments for sterilization or High-Level Disinfection (HLD)

Sets up and prep for minor OR procedures to include setting sterile tray and maintaining the sterile field

Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following policies and procedures of the department and complying with legal regulations, JCAHPO, and VCUHS

Follows attendance and dress code policies

Must be able to work at alternative VCUHS Ophthalmology locations as needed

Qualification

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)Ophthalmic Medical Assisting CourseEMR (EPIC) proficiencyOphthalmology experienceCustomer service skillsRecallLogical thinkingProblem solving

Required

Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in optometric/ophthalmology performing initial examinations and diagnostic testing

High School Diploma or equivalent

Successfully completion of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Ophthalmic Medial Assisting Course within 12 months

Obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) by the Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) within twenty-four (24) months of hire date

Preferred

Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in ophthalmology performing initial examinations and diagnostic testing

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Previous experience in an academic health care environment

Successful completion of Ophthalmic Assistant Program, Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) by the Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Benefits

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for Certified Techs (COA/COT)

$2,500 Sign on Bonus for Non-Certified Techs for offers accepted by November 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply

Company

VCU Health

Glassdoor3.6

VCU Medical Center is a school. It is a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Founded in 1838

Richmond, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.vcuhealth.org

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