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Ophthalmic Technician Inter
Location:
Ann Arbor, MI
Description:
Summary To assist the ophthalmologist in eye examinations; to perform moderately complex tests and evaluations and record results. 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. Responsibilities* Performance of Technician Associate level tests and skills in addition to: Perform basic refraction, basic ophthalmic photography, axial length measurements, basic slit lamp examination, ocular motility. Perform triage and complex history taking and charting. Act as coordinator for research studies as assigned. Ability to insert, remove, clean, and store contact lenses. Assist with Consent forms for patient procedures. Assist with minor office surgery. Assist physicians with patient education. Assist in developing, preparing, and updating a clinical orientation, training protocol, and procedural manual. Perform as a "float" technician in other clinical areas, including satellite clinics, as assigned. Assist with teaching, training, and orientation of Ophthalmic Medical Personnel students, and Ophthalmic Technician Associate's. Assist with teaching department continuing educational courses. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications* Graduation from high school is necessary; two years of college with courses in the health science area is desirable. Reasonable 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. Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician Ophthalmic Technician (COT) from 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. This classification requires registration, certification, or licensure with the appropriate agency as identified on the Primary Source Verification matrix. Physical Requirements This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients. Additional Information Supervision Received Functional supervision is received from a lead ophthalmology technician and/or other clinical, medical, and professional staff, including other senior-level technicians. 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. PDN-9c1de27e-4a86-406f-99ce-e59e2bcfc27b
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