Ophthalmic Technician

The Ophthalmic Technician performs imaging of the eye for diagnostic treatment, educational and research purposes in support of the Department of Ophthalmology. This position is responsible for the entire patient "work up" function for residents and staff physicians, including obtaining accurate patient histories based on chief complaints and/or diagnoses.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 refractionPerforms basic biomicroscopyDemonstrates 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 diagnosisDilates patients' eyes and administers topical ophthalmic and oral medications per physicians orders Performs tonometry.Performs surgical scheduling if requiredPerforms stocking and cleaning of exam rooms and maintains clinics equipmentParticipates in surgical or research studiesJob Requirements High school education equivalent (GED)Minimum of 1 year previous experience working in a hospital or patient care environment with public interaction preferredCertification 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 servedKnowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activitiesKnowledge of infection control principles and safety measuresExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to use age appropriate communication skillsKnowledge of basic computer operating systems and set-up including schedulingPhlebotomy/blood drawing experience preferredKnowledge or ability to learn basic anatomy, pharmacology and terminology of the eyeKnowledge to triage patient emergencies by phone and or in personBasic understanding of Ophthalmology surgical instruments and sterilization techniquesAbility to assess and reschedule missed appointmentsAbility to recognize and adapt to the special needs of a patient and his/her cultureKnowledge of retinscopy preferred