Clinical Optometric Technician
Indiana University - Indianapolis, IN
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DepartmentThe information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.OPTOMETRY (BL-OPT-IUINA)Job SummaryDepartment-Specific ResponsibilitiesUnder general supervision, provides skilled technical work in support of clinical faculty providing patient care. Administers and documents specialized imaging and clinical tests for clinical care, clinical research, and student education. Monitors and maintains special testing equipment making minor repairs and coordinating on-site maintenance. Maintains e-prescribe for clinic.General ResponsibilitiesUses advanced testing skills on clinic patients and human subjects in administering and documenting specialized tests used in clinical diagnostics and research.Assists with conduct of moderately complex clinical research of anatomical and psychophysical data in support of scientific research studying patients with vitreomacular adhesion and associated maculopathies in association with clinical research projects.Monitors and maintains specialized testing equipment and equipment use logs; performs complex and simple repairs and routine maintenance.Assists students performing diagnostic tests using highly specialized equipment for data collection and ensures compliance by collecting and maintaining federally required documentation.Consults with faculty and other personnel on appropriate procedures for projects and proposals.Fields, directs, and answers inquiries relating to contact lenses, exams, and plan of care.Enters patient drug prescriptions, communicates with patients and pharmacies, and maintains e-prescribe for clinic.Cleans, sterilizes, disposes, and maintains surgical instruments, repairs equipment as needed, and coordinates maintenance or repair of equipment that cannot be repaired on site.Orders, receives, and verifies contact lens orders and specialty contact lens orders for patients and clinical use.Monitors faculty, student, and patient schedules and tracks attendance.Trains and supervises optometry students in patient care and administrative policies, advanced special testing techniques, and proper techniques of cleaning and polishing RGP lenses and proper lens care.QualificationsEDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCERequiredHigh school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED); ORGED and 2 years of optometry or related experience; ORAssociate's degree in optical/medical field.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATESPreferredCPOA or CPOT, JCAHPO, and/or NCLE upon date of hire. SKILLSRequiredPossesses strong technical aptitude.Demonstrated problem solving skills.Strong verbal communication and listening skills.Performs work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.Demonstrated customer service skills.Working Conditions / DemandsThis role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.Benefits OverviewFor full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:Multiple plan options for medical insuranceDental insuranceHealth Savings Account with generous IU contributionLife insurance, LTD, and AD&D optionsBase retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vestingAdditional supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition benefit for IU classes10 paid holidays per yearGenerous Paid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer Level: IntermediateFLSA: NonexemptJob Function: Health ServicesJob Family: OptometryClick here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.Equal Employment OpportunityIndiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.Campus Safety and SecurityThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at or by visiting IUPD.Contact UsRequest SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234
Created: 2024-10-16