Ophthalmic Technician - IRP

Job Title

Ophthalmic Technician - IRP

Medicine | Ophthalmology-JM

Provides high quality, accurate and compassionate care to a diverse patient population. An Ophthalmic Technician displays high proficiency in taking patient histories and is highly organized to fully prepare the patient for the research appointment.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician or Ophthalmic Assistant.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Technician from Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology preferred.

• Must work effectively with individuals and team.
• 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.

• COT Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records.

• 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 findings 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.
• Adheres 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.

• Location:
  
  Eye and Ear Institute (0897)
• Position Type:
  Intermittent
• Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  0.2
• Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section , Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly;

create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.