Ochsner Health
Ophthalmic Tech - Glaucoma clinic
Ochsner Health, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Ochsner Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to provide individualized, direct patient care of assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider.
The role involves assisting in the delivery of ophthalmology services, managing patient flow, performing various diagnostic tests, and maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment with the healthcare team.
Responsibilities
Manage patient flow in and out of exam rooms, ensuring efficient clinic operations.
Retrieve and collate patient information for providers.
Clean and maintain exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment, preparing patients for provider examinations.
Perform visual acuity, motor, ocular motility, pupil evaluation, confrontational fields, color vision, stereo vision, Tonopen/applanation tonometry, lensometry, keratometry, eye irrigation, refractometry, manual A‑scan measurements, topography, brightness acuity testing, and slit lamp examinations.
Assist with removal and insertion of contact lenses.
Pull patients' contact lens records for optometrist review.
Clean, disinfect, and pack instruments for autoclaving.
Document patient information in the medical record including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, history, instructions, and test results.
Ensure future appointments are scheduled or communicated and referrals/pre‑authorizations are initiated and obtained.
Adapt communication style to meet the specific needs of the patient population.
Support any additional related duties as required.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent (required).
Bachelor’s degree in Ophthalmic Medical Technology or 2 years experience/Associate’s degree in Ophthalmic Assisting (preferred).
Experience with ophthalmology examinations in a high patient volume department (preferred).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (required).
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) through JCAHPO (preferred).
Proficiency with Windows applications, various software packages, and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Experience working in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.
Experience in accurate and clear transcription of all information.
Skill working to prescribed clinic and ophthalmic standards.
Knowledge of equipment operation and test interpretation, including visual acuity, ocular motility, tonometry, keratometry, eye irrigation, refractometry, A‑scan, topography, and slit lamp examination.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands: Medium Work – requires occasional lifting of 20–50 pounds and frequent lifting of 10–25 pounds. Must sit or stand for prolonged periods and perform tasks such as cleaning and disinfecting instruments. There is no significant exposure to blood, body fluid, tissue, or communicable diseases, but occupational risk for hazardous medications or waste may exist.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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The role involves assisting in the delivery of ophthalmology services, managing patient flow, performing various diagnostic tests, and maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment with the healthcare team.
Responsibilities
Manage patient flow in and out of exam rooms, ensuring efficient clinic operations.
Retrieve and collate patient information for providers.
Clean and maintain exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment, preparing patients for provider examinations.
Perform visual acuity, motor, ocular motility, pupil evaluation, confrontational fields, color vision, stereo vision, Tonopen/applanation tonometry, lensometry, keratometry, eye irrigation, refractometry, manual A‑scan measurements, topography, brightness acuity testing, and slit lamp examinations.
Assist with removal and insertion of contact lenses.
Pull patients' contact lens records for optometrist review.
Clean, disinfect, and pack instruments for autoclaving.
Document patient information in the medical record including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, history, instructions, and test results.
Ensure future appointments are scheduled or communicated and referrals/pre‑authorizations are initiated and obtained.
Adapt communication style to meet the specific needs of the patient population.
Support any additional related duties as required.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent (required).
Bachelor’s degree in Ophthalmic Medical Technology or 2 years experience/Associate’s degree in Ophthalmic Assisting (preferred).
Experience with ophthalmology examinations in a high patient volume department (preferred).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (required).
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) through JCAHPO (preferred).
Proficiency with Windows applications, various software packages, and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Experience working in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.
Experience in accurate and clear transcription of all information.
Skill working to prescribed clinic and ophthalmic standards.
Knowledge of equipment operation and test interpretation, including visual acuity, ocular motility, tonometry, keratometry, eye irrigation, refractometry, A‑scan, topography, and slit lamp examination.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands: Medium Work – requires occasional lifting of 20–50 pounds and frequent lifting of 10–25 pounds. Must sit or stand for prolonged periods and perform tasks such as cleaning and disinfecting instruments. There is no significant exposure to blood, body fluid, tissue, or communicable diseases, but occupational risk for hazardous medications or waste may exist.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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