Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Ophthalmic Technician

University of Michigan Health-West; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan Health-West seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Technician to assist healthcare providers in delivering quality care in an outpatient setting. The role requires effective communication, teamwork, and a strong commitment to patient care and safety, with no on-call or weekend schedules.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a busy Ophthalmology office required.
• Completion of competency-based orientation is necessary.
• Mandatory to keep BLS certification current.

Responsibilities

• Assists the healthcare provider in delivering quality healthcare services.
• Documents patient encounters accurately and completely.
• Responds to emergency situations safeguarding patients and staff.

Skills

Patient care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)

Job description

Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmology * Days - 40hrs/wk.

Shift: Days

Schedule would be Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

General Summary:
Employee functions in a support role; assisting the health care provider in the delivery of quality health care services in the ambulatory setting.
Requirements:

1. Requirement: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant – Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
2. 2-5 Years of experience in a busy Ophthalmology office.
3. Completion of competency based orientation
4. Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider—required.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Carries out orders in the delivery of patient care as assigned by the Office Manager or physician.
2. Performs duties related to patient’s care.
3. Documents patients encounter accurately and completely.
4. Maintains a clean and safe environment at all times.
5. Responds to emergency situations and reacts in a manner which safeguards the patients and staff.
6. Performs other duties as needed.
7. Continually updates knowledge by attending mandatory education, in-services, must obtain required CEUs, read articles and post educational updates.
8. Participates as an active team member and influences others positively.
9. Communicates effectively and positively and promotes great customer service. Maintains confidentiality and privacy at all times.

Category: Health Care

Requisition #: req9295

FTE status: 1

On-call: No

Weekends: No