Ophthalmic Tech- Lions Eye Center

We are hiring at UofL Physicians:  Ophthalmic Tech

Locations: 301 E. Muhammed Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40202

Shift:  1st Shift (5 days, 8hrs); Monday – Friday

About Us

UofL Physicians is one of the largest, multi-specialty physician practices in the Kentuckiana region. With over 700 providers, 200 practice locations and 78 specialties, UofL Physicians’ academic and community physicians care for all ages and stages of life, from pediatrics to geriatrics with compassion and expertise. UofL Physicians academic providers are professors and researchers at the UofL School of Medicine, teaching tomorrow’s physicians, leading research in medical advancements and bringing the most progressive, state-of-the-art health care to every patient.

JOB SUMMARY

Ophthalmic Technician duties include working with patients and physicians for examination and treatment of the eyes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet patients and escort them to room.
• Obtain patient’s chief complaint, medical history, medications and allergies, and eye history.
• Check patient’s eye prescription with lensometer.
• Check patients’ vision, pupils, motility, visual field, IOP, Color vision.
• Complete refraction of patient.
• Complete eye dilation on patients as applicable.
• Also includes having consent forms signed and helping with lasers and injects in office
• Cleaning instruments and exam rooms
• Maintain and stock rooms with supplies.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to always maintain patient confidentiality.
• Adheres to organizational policy and procedure.
• Translating for patients if applicable.
• All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED will be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• JCAHPO certification and COA/COT preferred.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic testing a plus.
• The ability to speak Spanish is a plus. 
• JCAHPO certification and COA/COT preferred.
• Working in “Plus Cylinder” for refracting with phoropter
• Knowledge of Tono-Pen, Lensometer, IOL Master, HRT, OCT, HFV, Wavefront Auto-Refractor/Topographer

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay & Benefits Options.
• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays.
• Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner.
• 401K with Employer Match.

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