Ophthalmic Technician - Associate/Intermediate/Senior

Ophthalmic Technician - Associate/Intermediate/SeniorApply NowJob SummaryWorking at Michigan Medicine affords you the opportunity to use your ophthalmic tech skills while connecting with patients in a fast-paced, outpatient environment. This position supports patients bybuilding relationships and performinga wide range of hands-on tasks in various clinicalenvironments ranging from pediatric to adult and geriatrics.Perks and Benefits:

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

2:1 Match on retirement savings

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth opportunities to higher seniority positions

Management that provides quality training and direction

Applications to this posting will be considered for the following subspecialties:

Comprehensive

Pediatrics

Glaucoma

Retina

Cornea

Neuro/Ocular Plastics

Optometry

Ocular Oncology

Mission StatementMichigan 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?Company Culture:Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care ? that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person at Michigan Medicine helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. With an abiding commitment to respecting the dignity of every individual, we foster an inclusive workforce in our values and actions. Working at Michigan Medicine means you are a valued member of the Michigan family where tolerance and acceptance of people of all backgrounds is our highest goal.Check out this video on what?s great about working at Michigan Medicine: https://youtu.be/vsFohjOhVswResponsibilitiesPerform 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.

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

Completion of Michigan Medicine's 12-week training program OR 1 year experience as in Eye Care/Ophthalmology.

Certification as an Ophthalmic Asst within one year of employment.

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Experience with computer keyboards and applicable software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook or equivalent)

Intermediate Level

Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with 5 years? experience OR Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT).

Senior Level

Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with 10 years? experience OR Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) OR Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician (COMT).

Desired Qualifications

Experience with the MiChart (Epic) electronic health record (EHR) system or similar system.

Work ScheduleFull Time hours, 40 hours per week, Monday-Saturday schedule will vary depending on clinic.Modes of WorkPositions 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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .Underfill StatementThis position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.Union AffiliationThis 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 ScreeningMichigan 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.U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID254422Working TitleOphthalmic Technician - Associate/Intermediate/SeniorJob TitleOphthalmic Technician SeniorWork LocationMichigan Medicine - Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MIModes of WorkOnsiteFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusNonexemptOrganizational GroupUm HospitalDepartmentMM KEC TechPosting Begin/End Date9/12/2024 - 9/26/2024Career InterestOphthalmology/Visual SciencesPatient Care ServicesApply Now