Ophthalmic Technician/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky
Job Function: Medical
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
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| Job Title | Ophthalmic Technician/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE45689 |
| Working Title | Ophthalmic Technician - Certified - Ophthalmology - Shriner's |
| Department Name | MG100: Physician Based Clinics |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 07 |
| Salary Range | $17.50-27.31/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | HS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 1 yr |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) |
| Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., standing for long periods of time |
| Shift | Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, varied hours |
| Job Summary | The Ophthalmic Technician positions are front-line staff in the Department of Ophthalmology, interacting with patients, physicians and other staff. We expect the person in this position to treat all persons with respect and dignity in a courteous manner, anticipating and fulfilling others’ needs while respecting their privacy. We expect our staff to provide and align their care of patients in support of our goal to be a preferred patient care provider. The Ophthalmic Technician will perform patient intake, initiating documentation of the patient’s chief complains, medical history/review of systems, medication reconciliation, provide support for any in-clinic procedures, and provide patient education for surgeries, medications, testing and treatment. This position will perform all standard preliminary vision testing and demonstrate proficiency in basic/specialized ophthalmic pretesting, demonstrating knowledge of subspecialties and what testing is needed for each patient. It is expected that this position will follow all safety procedures per protocol guidelines. In addition, this position will be required to inventory, clean and stock rooms between patients and during downtimes to ensure all supplies, medication and equipment are readily available. We are a fast-paced and growing ophthalmology enterprise and hire people who seek to grow their career in ophthalmology and who enjoy working in this type of environment. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Excellent oral and written communication skills, electronic medical record, initiative, patient confidentiality, strong work ethic, team player, attention to detail, problem solving. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | 2+ years Ophthalmic experience |
| Deadline to Apply | 07/02/2024 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
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- * Do you hold a current certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or a Certified Ophthalmic Technician, per JCAHPO standards?
- Yes
- No
- * Please indicate your years of paid employment experience working in customer service in a medical setting.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Please indicate your paid employment experience in ophthalmology.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years
- * Describe any position where attention to detail was important and how you ensured details were correct.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe a position you held where teamwork was important. What was your role in the team and how did you fulfill that role?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe all ophthalmic diagnostic testing you are competent in performing.
(Open Ended Question)
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
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