Job Summary
To perform basic visual exam and testing under the close supervision of medical and Allied Health staff.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
Perform the duties of an ophthalmic technician
- Measure and record pupillary response and near and far visual acuity.
- Perform lensometry, laser visual acuity, baseline external exams, visual field tests, automated
- keratometry, and tonometry, tear testing, color vision testing, and steropsis testing.
- Extract basic patient histories and scribe for physicians.
- Measure pulse and blood pressure.
- Administer eye drops under direction of physician.
- Assist in preparing and updating records for patient follow-up research data.
- Assist in preparing requisitions for patient testing.
- Assist in reviewing charts and schedules and schedule patient testing.
- Calibrate, clean and maintain ophthalmic equipment and instruments.
- Stock examining, testing and treatment rooms with ophthalmic supplies.
- Order supplies for clinic operations.
- Assist clerical staff as assigned.
- Assist patients into and out of examining areas.
- Assist Ophthalmic Medical Personnel students with basic skills as assigned.
- Perform as a "float" technician in other clinical areas, as assigned
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*
- Graduation from high school is necessary; two years of college with courses in health science area is desirable.
- Successful completion of Michigan Medicine's 12-week training program is required or some experience as an Ophthalmic Technician is required.
- Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology is required within one year of employment.
- Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and medical terminology is desirable.
- This classification requires Primary Source Verification.
Desired Qualifications*
- High School graduate
- Minimum of 1 - 5 years experience as an Ophthalmic Technician or 1 - 5 years experience in an ophthalmic practice.
- Certification is required to be obtained within one year
- Collaborative and collegial, demonstrates integrity
- Keyboarding skills
- Respectful and compassionate attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent attendance record
- Electronic Medical Record experience
- Demonstrate integrity and commitment to meeting and exceeding the needs of our patients and
- Referring physicians
- Demonstrate understand and compliance with University policies and KEC guiding principles that
- Promote Caring, Teamwork, Integrity and Innovation
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening 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.
