Ophthalmic Technician Cert

The University of Kansas Health System; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician with COA/COMT certification to join KU Eye and Surgery Center in a full-time daily schedule.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, assisting with ophthalmic procedures, conducting pre-tests, and coordinating with clerical staff to optimize patient care. Requires High School diploma and 1+ years in ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• 1 or more years experience in ophthalmology.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician or COA/COMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares examination rooms and ophthalmic readying.
• Maintains minor procedure and laser rooms, orders supplies, maintains ophthalmic equipment.
• Escort patients to examination rooms, perform pre-testing and assist with examinations and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge by attending continuing education offerings.
• Coordinate work with clerical staff to ensure clinic efficiency and patient care.
• Perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit.

Education

High School Graduate

1+ year ophthalmology experience

Job description

Position Title

Ophthalmic Technician Cert

Days - Full Time

KU Eye and Surgery Center

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Supports physicians by performing specialized ophthalmic duties requiring demonstrated expertise under supervision and must have and maintain certification from JCOA HPO (COA, COT, COMT).

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs as necessary the readying of patient examination rooms.
• Maintains minor procedure and laser rooms including ordering of supplies. Maintains ophthalmic equipment.
• Escorts patients to examination rooms, performs all ophthalmic pre-testing and assists with examinations and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge base by attending continuing education offerings.
• Coordinates work with clerical personnel to maintain the efficiency of the clinic and promote optimal patient care.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• 1 or more years experience in ophthalmology.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist.

Time Type:

Full time

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.