Certified Ophthalmic Technician Pediatric Ophthalmology

JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

This position qualifies for a sign on bonus. Please ask your recruiter for details!

This position will travel between Westlake, Mayfield Heights and Downtown.

Essential Functions

• Assists healthcare providers in the ambulatory setting.
• Obtain patient past and present ocular and general medical history.
• Perform visual acuity.
• Perform diagnostic testing, including, but not limited to refractometry, visual field testing, axial length, keratometry, corneal topography, pachymetry, intraocular pressure check, retinoscopy, and photography.
• Assist physician with minor office surgery.
• Provide other patient services and education as requested by the physicians.
• Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment.
• Uses interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other customers
• Provides age specific care to patients from toddlers through elderly.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED Required and
• Recertification of COT through CMEs. Required

Work Experience

2+ years prior experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated skill in interpersonal relationships. Required
• Ability to work independently in a high stress environment. Required
• Use of diagnostic and patient care equipment and general office equipment, including telephone, pager, and fax machines. Required
• Basic computer skills Required

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) and COT Required

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination Constantly

LOCATION

University Hospitals is a national leader in healthcare that takes pride in calling North-East, Ohio home. With more than 150 locations throughout Cleveland and the surrounding metropolitan areas, UH provides unique opportunities to deliver world-class care in the communities where our employees live, work, and play.