Medical Assistant - Ophthalmology - No Experience Required!
Company: Cincinnati Eye Institute Job Title: Pre-Testing Technician Department: Ophthalmology Reports To: Clinic Manager Location: Blue Ash, Ohio
SUMMARY
This position specializes in performing a variety of anterior segment testing. While total patient care is the main objective, this position focuses on the testing component of patient care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Main testing lane responsibilities:
Perform biometry testing and evaluate results
Perform and evaluate keratometry
Perform and evaluate A-scans; contact and immersion
Manual white to white
Determine dominate eye
Perform auto refraction and auto keratometry
Perform corneal topography
Perform pachymetry
Estimate anterior chamber depth
Perform ECC photography
Perform post-refractive surgery patient work up
Perform UBMs
Additional testing lane responsibilities:
Evaluating and calculating for IOL power
Calculations for IOL power for abnormal/challenging conditions (e.g. micro ophthalmia, sublexed lens, silicone filled eye)
Evaluating and calculating for Toric IOLOptimization of A-constants
General Medical: Includes understanding of CPR, basic anatomy and physiology, systemic disease, ocular disease and ocular emergencies.
This position is responsible for daily communication with patients, fellow technicians, and physicians. May provide training assistance or may perform general technician duties.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrates quality patient service during interactions with patients, coworkers, and vendors:
Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities
Meets attendance and tardiness expectations
Is dependable; follows policies and procedures
Maintains professionalism in interactions with patients and coworkers
Performs quality work and consistently exhibits initiative
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred.
Previous specialized testing experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification required.
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification preferred.
SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
Regularly uses Ophthalmic equipment/devices per sub-specialty requirement such as keratometer; phoropter; visual acuity measuring/B-VAT; ultrasound unit; specular microscopy unit; corneal topography unit; retinoscope; slit lamp microscope. Other equipment may be used as needed.
Telephone, computer, fax, printer and copier.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.
If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.