Opht Tech - Eye Clinic - Full Time - 8A-4:30P

Broadlawns Medical Center; Socorro (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement - IPERS

Education Assistance

Employee Health & Wellness

PTO

Free Parking

Health Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

529 College Savings Plan

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support the eye clinic with pre-exam testing, medication administration and patient care across ages. The role reports to the Clinic Manager and Eye Clinic Providers, with no supervisory duties.

Full-time hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Requires high school diploma and ability to obtain Basic Life Support within six months, plus strong written/oral communication and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• Ability to obtain Basic Life Support within six months of hire.
• Onsite training and competency evaluation included.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-exam testing under supervision.
• Administer medications as directed by providers.
• Support laboratory and routine office duties as needed.
• Adhere to confidentiality and Broadlawns policies.

Skills

Written and oral skills

Basic computer skills

Patient care

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.

We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!

Ophthalmic Technician

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Ophthalmic/Optometric Technician will report directly to the Clinic Manager and under the direction of the Eye Clinic Providers will perform pre-exam testing, medication administration, and other patientcare tasks as assigned for patients of all ages, gender, cultures, and backgrounds in the clinic setting. The Ophthalmic Technician will also perform laboratory and office duties as needed. This position has no supervisory responsibility.

HOURS

Full time, 8A-4:30P

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Adhere to Broadlawns Medical Center service excellence according to Broadlawns Medical Center Employee Expectations.
2. Demonstrate compliance with confidentiality of all patients and Broadlawns Medical Center information.
3. Completion and documentation of all competencies, clinic specific skills, HealthStream, annual in-services, and corporate compliance.
4. Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
5. Demonstrates competence with computers and other office equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school or equivalent
• Ability to successfully pass Basic Life Support for healthcare providers certification within six months of hire.
• Ability to take part in onsite job training and prove competency through a combination of written and oral testing, demonstration teach-back, and evaluation from clinic manager and providers.
• Possess effective written and oral skills.
• Basic competency with computers and office equipment.

Work Shift

8a-4:30p (United States of America)

Benefits (FT/PT)

• Retirement - IPERS
• Education Assistance
• Employee Health & Wellness
• PTO
• Free Parking
• Health Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• And more!

Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer