Ophthalmology Clinical Coordinator
Date: Aug 5, 2026
Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202
Organization: HHC
Division: Eskenazi Health Sub-Division: Hospital
Schedule: Full Time Shift: Days
Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
Job Role Summary:
This position coordinates and supervises all clinical support functions in order to allow the physicians to provide the most efficient, detailed and focused examination possible. The Clinical Coordinator also performs as much clinical support as he/she can appropriately provide. This includes complex photography of the eye for diagnostic, treatment, educational and research purposes in support of the Department of Ophthalmology.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Proactively contributes to Eskenazi's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County.
- Models Eskenazi values of Professionalism, Respect, Innovation, Development and Excellence
- Creates and coordinates clinical support functions
- With the appropriate approval, writes and implements procedures, processes and protocol to improve the efficiency and accuracy of physician visits
- Supervises Ophthalmic Technician(s) to ensure efficient clinic operation and provides input to staff evaluations and disciplinary actions
- Performs all imaging eye modalities including Humphrey Visual Fields, Goldman Visual Fields, Confrontational Visual Fields, Pachemetry, Fundus Photography/Florescence Angiogram, OCT, Pentacam Topography, IOL Maste /Immersion - A Scan, Manual and auto lensometry
- Performs manual refraction and auto refraction
- Performs advanced biomicroscopy
- Demonstrates knowledge of the following tests and when they should be used: Stereo, Amsler Grid, Neuro Color plates, CFVF, Afferent Pupil Defect, Motility Assessment, Cover Test with the basic strabismus diagnosis
- Dilates patients' eyes and administers topical ophthalmic and oral medications per physicians orders
- Performs tonometry. Performs surgical scheduling if required
- Performs AccuCheck'sAttends various technical courses and seminars to continually update on new equipment, techniques, procedures, protocols and any other information necessary for the efficient performance of all job duties in a current and clinically relevant manner
Job Requirements:- Associates degree preferred
- Minimum of one year supervisory experience working in a hospital or patient care environment preferably within Ophthalmology
- Certification for Ophthalmic Technician by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Knowledge of retinscopy preferred
- Phlebotomy/blood drawing experience preferred
- Requires knowledge and skills necessary to assess and provide care appropriate to age and developmental level of patients served
- Knowledge of the use of equipment, i.e., Keratomer, NIDEC, Lensometer, Octopus Visual Field Computer, cameras, fundus cameras, slit lamp bio-microscope
- Knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities
- Knowledge of infection control principles and safety measures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to use age appropriate communication skills
- Knowledge of basic computer operating systems and set-upKnowledge of basic anatomy, pharmacology and terminology of the eye
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana's best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the first verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
