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Ophthalmic Technician Apprenticeship
Ochsner Health. Participate in a structured ophthalmic technician apprenticeship or training program, including coursework, clinical rotations, and required on-the-job training hours .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Participate in a structured ophthalmic technician apprenticeship or training program, including coursework, clinical rotations, and required on-the-job training hours
- Meet learning milestones and competency expectations outlined by the apprenticeship program
- Learn and assist with managing patient flow in and out of examination rooms
- Retrieve, prepare, and organize patient information for provider review
- Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and provider visits under supervision
- Clean, stock, and maintain exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment
- Learn to perform basic ophthalmic assessments and preliminary testing appropriate to the training level under supervision
- Document patient information in the medical record according to department guidelines and training scope
- Adapt communication and behavior to the specific patient population while respecting privacy and requesting permissions
- Comply with policies, standards, applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
- Report known or suspected unethical, questionable, safety, privacy, or compliance-related concerns
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma/GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association, or obtain it within a defined timeframe following hire per department standards
- Willingness and ability to learn in a fast-paced clinical environment under supervision
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to learn and apply ophthalmic clinical procedures and workflows
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with patient privacy requirements
- Certified Ophthalmology Assistant certification to be obtained through EverCheck upon completion of approximately 1,000 documented training hours
- Certified Ophthalmology Technician certification to be obtained through EverCheck upon completion of approximately 2,000 documented training hours
- Preferred: 1 year of experience in a healthcare, clinical, or patient-facing environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Structured apprenticeship program combining formal instruction, clinical rotations, and on-the-job training
- Workforce Development Program training toward progression into the Ophthalmic Technician position
- Basic Life Support certification may be obtained within a defined timeframe following hire per department standards
- Certified Ophthalmology Assistant certification to be obtained upon completion of approximately 1,000 documented training hours
- Certified Ophthalmology Technician certification to be obtained upon completion of approximately 2,000 documented training hours
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities