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University of Michigan
  • Position Number: 1471595
  • Location: Ann Arbor, MI
  • Position Type: Health and Medical Services


Ophthalmic Technician Inter / Senior

Job Opening ID: 172345
Work Location: Michigan Medicine - Health Sys
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Organizational Group: Um Hospital
Department: UMH Ophthy Cornea Clinic-PRO
Posting Begin/End Date: 5/08/2019 6/08/2019
Salary:
Paid Time Off: Yes
Career Interest: Ophthalmology / Visual Sciences
Patient Care Services

Job Summary
The Kellogg Eye Center seeks to improve lives through curing, preventing and treating eye disease. To perform basic tests and procedures under the close supervision of medical and allied health staff. Mastery of all basic tests and procedures.

Mission Statement
The Kellogg Eye Center of the University of Michigan is dedicated to enhancing quality of life by preserving and restoring vision. Our guiding principles are teamwork, caring, innovation and integrity.

Responsibilities*
Perform the duties of an ophthalmic technician as well as:
  • Perform ophthalmic test and procedures with proficiency in the ophthalmic sub-specialties.
  • Coordinate follow-up care of patients.
  • Assist in training and coordinating the work of ophthalmic assistants and technicians and interns.
  • Participate in research studies.
  • Actively assist in clinic workflow, scheduling of technicians, communicating delays to patients.
  • Onboarding of new employees.
  • Other duties as directed by supervisor.
  • Provide exceptional patient service.
  • Assist in clinical procedures.

Required Qualifications*
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
  • Graduation from high school; Reasonable experience as an Ophthalmic Technician
  • Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
  • Respectful and compassionate attitude
  • Able to maintain confidentiality and follow all guidelines for documentation.
  • Collaborative and collegial, demonstrates integrity
  • Organized, able to maintain and coordinate multiple items.
  • Excellent computer skills; proficient in data entry, analysis, graphing, Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with electronic equipment.

SENIOR LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Graduation from high school is necessary; two years of college with courses in the health science area is desirable
  • Considerable experience as an Ophthalmic Technician is required
  • Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology is required
  • Certification as an Ophthalmic Medical Technician (COMT) through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology is desired
  • Experience with clinical research is desirable
  • Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and medical terminology is desirable

Desired Qualifications*
  • Experienced in field of ophthalmology.
  • Electronic Medical Record experience.
  • Bachelor of Science or other

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, hours dependent on clinical need

Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information
Physical Requirements

This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, and/or transferring of patients.

Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


To apply, visit http://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/172345/ophthalmic_technician_inter_senior





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