Ophthalmic Technician I - Greenbush
Indiana University Health · Lafayette
Schedule: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employees in this role are required to obtain their Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification within one year of hire.
To support certification success:
- IU Health will provide the required textbook.
- IU Health will cover the cost of the first certification exam attempt.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and room patients for appointments.
- Obtain patient histories and document relevant information.
- Perform ophthalmic testing and diagnostic examinations as directed.
- Learn and operate specialized ophthalmology equipment.
- Assist providers with in-office procedures.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation within the electronic medical record.
- Support patient flow and clinic efficiency throughout the day.
- Provide excellent customer service and patient education.
Training and Professional Development
Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided, including:
- Training on multiple ophthalmology-specific diagnostic tests.
- Use of specialized ophthalmic equipment.
- Clinical procedure support.
Responsible for ophthalmic, diagnostic procedures and ophthalmic/medical assistance in support of the clinical activities of the department. Performs preliminary ophthalmic examinations. Explains testing procedures to patients. Assists providers with post-op surgery patients. Maintains diagnostic equipment. Cleans all equipment in exam rooms consistent with current infection control policies. Will stock exam rooms and work areas, while checking for expired supplies. May assist in minor OR procedures and ocular injections. May provide back-up support for other departments as needed.
- High School Diploma/GED. 0-3 Years of Experience.
- Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be preferred per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
- Requires knowledge of infection control principles.
- Requires ability to effectively prioritize multiple patient care needs.
- Experience with basic ophthalmic workup and testing preferred.
- Prefer knowledge of exam room environment.
- Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
- IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
- A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
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With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
- At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
- Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.
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