Certified Ophthalmic Technician Educator

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement up to 5000

Wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) with strong education coordination skills to lead orientation programs and unit-based training for ophthalmology services. This role partners with clinic leaders to develop and deliver education on new equipment, policies and procedures, and annual competencies.

You will perform clinical technician duties, mentor staff, and support career development through structured programs and on-unit education, while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) with JCAHPO endorsement required.
• Minimum 3 years of related work experience in ophthalmology.
• Ability to develop and deliver unit-based education and orientation programs.
• Strong collaboration with clinic leaders and preceptors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate orientation, annual competencies, and on-the-unit education of new equipment, products, policies and procedures.
• Develop unit-based educational programs in collaboration with clinic leadership.
• Provide ongoing education based on unit needs and physician requests.
• Lead on-unit education of new equipment, policies, and procedures.
• Mentor staff and support Career Enhancement Program.
• Facilitate educational opportunities via posters, workshops, and computer-based programs.
• Participate in leadership meetings and department committees.

Skills

Education coordination

Ophthalmic education

Leadership & mentoring

Clinical ophthalmic technician

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

JCAHPO COT credential

Job description

Job Summary

Works independently and collaboratively with unit managers/team leaders to coordinate the orientation process annual competencies and provide on-the-unit education of new equipment, products, policies and procedures. In conjunction with clinic team leaders/coordinators develops and provides unit-based educational programs. Perform clinical functions of ophthalmology technician.

Job Duties

• Establish consistency among all ophthalmology outpatient clinics in regards to daily operational issues that relate to policies and regulations, particularly the Department of Health and The Joint Commission.

• Coordinates the orientation process through an active involvement with ophthalmic orienteers and preceptors throughout the service line.

• Provides ongoing education based on individual unit needs, staff requests, and physician request.

• Assists staff with on-unit education of new equipment, products, policies, procedures and handling clinical emergencies.

• Facilitates support and provides required education by identifying and communicating relevant in-services.

• Fosters growth of individual staff members through mentoring and support of Career Enhancement Program.

• Establishes educational opportunities for all staff through poster presentation, workshops, computer based programs, articles and videos.

• Provides leadership in management meetings and other committees as assigned.

• Collaborates with clinical unit management team to foster unit growth, identify educational needs and develop plans related to clinical practice.

• Acts as a resource to the clinical team leader and team coordinators with annual unit based skills assessment and competencies.

• Assures age specific programs meet the needs of Clinics.

• Performs all the duties of an ophthalmic assistant.

• Liaison of Ophthalmology tech co-op program.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Role Requirements

• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)

• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience

• Hours: Days

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.