Ophthalmic Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Ophthalmic Technician to join our team at Ascension. As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and supporting our ophthalmologists in delivering high-quality eye care services.

• Perform basic patient care and ophthalmic testing procedures as directed by an Ophthalmologist.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Obtain patient history, perform basic and routine vision screening examinations, administer eye medications, and assist with minor office procedures.
• Review appointment schedules, complete forms, and process records accurately and efficiently.
• Clean and maintain ophthalmic instruments, ensuring they are in good working condition.
• Maintain and stock supplies as needed, ensuring a smooth operation of the department.
• Teach proper contact lens care to patients, ensuring they understand how to insert and remove lenses correctly and maintain good sanitary conditions.
• Confirm accuracy of contact lens and glasses deliveries and dispense according to physician direction and patient preference.

• BLS Provider certification preferred, American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience, Associate's degree/Technical degree, or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services, including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services, and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Ascension is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all associates and applicants.