Ophthalmic Technician

Job description

The Ophthalmic Technician aids physicians by conducting preliminary screening, history and testing of patients:
Job Responsibilities
• Perform pre-exam testing to include but not limited to history taking, visual acuity assessment, confrontational visual fiend testing, assess extraocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services requested by the Physician including special tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, etc.
• Perform testing to include but not limited to refractometry, visual fields (GVF & HVF), keratometry, ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), etc.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office
• Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by the physician, medication prior authorizations, triage patient calls and messages.
• Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing, open and close exam lanes daily, monitor medication expiration dates, etc.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols per hospital guidelines.
• Completion of an accredited training program such as Ophthalmic Technician Program, Ophthalmic Medical Personnel Training Program, Eye Care Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Medical Technology.

OR
• AA in Ophthalmic Technology from an accredited school.

OR
• Current certification as a certified ophthalmic technician (COA) or higher.

OR
• BA/BS or in Health Care, Science or Research related field AND 1 year of clinical/lab experience conducting preliminary screening/vision testing to include specialized tests and visual fields.

OR
• 2 years of clinical/lab experience conducting preliminary screening/vision testing to include specialized tests and visual fields.

BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA), provider level is required at time of hire. Initial certification is the responsibility of the employee. Renewal certification classes/cost provided by OHSU if job required.
COA or COT certification is preferred.
• Completion of an accredited training program such as Ophthalmic Technician Program, Ophthalmic Medical Personnel Training Program, Eye Care Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Medical Technology.

OR
• AA in Ophthalmic Technology from an accredited school.

OR
• Current certification as a certified ophthalmic technician (COA) or higher.

OR
• BA/BS or in Health Care, Science or Research related field AND 1 year of clinical/lab experience conducting preliminary screening/vision testing to include specialized tests and visual fields.

OR
• 2 years of clinical/lab experience conducting preliminary screening/vision testing to include specialized tests and visual fields.

BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA), provider level is required at time of hire. Initial certification is the responsibility of the employee. Renewal certification classes/cost provided by OHSU if job required.
COA or COT certification is preferred.