Ophthalmic Technician

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi Health values of Professionalism, Respect, Innovation, Development and Excellence
• Performs all imaging eye modalities including Humphrey Visual Fields, Goldman Visual Fields, Confrontational Visual Fields, Pachemetry, Fundus Photography/Florescence Angiogram, OCT, Pentacam Topography, IOL Master/Immersion - A Scan, Manual and auto lensometry
• Performs manual refraction and auto refraction
• Performs basic biomicroscopy
• Demonstrates knowledge of the following tests and when they should be used: Stereo, Amsler Grid, Neuro Color plates, CFVF, Afferent Pupil Defect, Motility Assessment, Cover Test with the basic strabismus diagnosis
• Dilates patients' eyes and administers topical ophthalmic and oral medications per physicians orders
• Performs tonometry.
• Performs surgical scheduling if required
• Performs stocking and cleaning of exam rooms and maintains clinics equipment
• Participates in surgical or research studies

Job Requirements

• High school education equivalent (GED)
• Minimum of 1 year previous experience working in a hospital or patient care environment with public interaction preferred
• Certification for Ophthalmic Assistant by the American Academy of Ophthalmology preferred but must be attained during first year of employment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and skills necessary to assess and provide care appropriate to age and developmental level of patients served
• Knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities
• Knowledge of infection control principles and safety measures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use age appropriate communication skills
• Knowledge of basic computer operating systems and set-up including scheduling
• Phlebotomy/blood drawing experience preferred
• Knowledge or ability to learn basic anatomy, pharmacology and terminology of the eye
• Knowledge to triage patient emergencies by phone and or in person
• Basic understanding of Ophthalmology surgical instruments and sterilization techniques
• Ability to assess and reschedule missed appointments
• Ability to recognize and adapt to the special needs of a patient and his/her culture
• Knowledge of retinscopy preferred