Job Description

The Ophthalmic Technician is an integral member of the pediatrics ophthalmology care team, providing clinical support to physicians and orthoptists while delivering compassionate, family-centered care to infants, children, adolescents, and adults. This role performs ophthalmic testing, gathers clinical information, assists with patient examinations, and helps ensure an exceptional experience for patients and families. The technician must be able to effectively engage children of all developmental stages and abilities while supporting efficient clinic operations. Location

10300 Illinois St Suite 2010, Carmel, IN 46290

Schedule

• Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm

What We're Looking For

• Dependable and reliable team players
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Willingness to learn and support teammates
• COA through JCAHPO preferred

Typical Responsibilities

• Room patients and support providers during clinic visits
• Manage patient messages, paperwork, and prior authorizations
• Assist with both clinical and administrative duties
• Rooming patients and completing intake
• Assisting providers with patient care
• Documenting in Cerner
• Managing patient messages
• Scanning and maintaining medical records
• Preparing exam rooms and supporting clinic workflow

Benefits

• Benefits Designed for You
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi‑weekly incentives

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Responsible for ophthalmic, diagnostic procedures and ophthalmic/medical assistance in support of the clinical activities of the department. Performs preliminary ophthalmic examinations. Explains testing procedures to patients. Assists providers with post-op surgery patients. Maintains diagnostic equipment. Cleans all equipment in exam rooms consistent with current infection control policies. Will stock exam rooms and work areas, while checking for expired supplies. May assist in minor OR procedures and ocular injections. May provide back-up support for other departments as needed.

• High School Diploma/GED. 0-3 Years of Experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be preferred per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires knowledge of infection control principles.
• Requires ability to effectively prioritize multiple patient care needs.
• Experience with basic ophthalmic workup and testing preferred.
• Prefer knowledge of exam room environment.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COA) preferred.
• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.