Certified Ophthalmic Technician

Location:

ProMedica Health and Wellness Center

Department:

Ophthalmology

Weekly Hours:

40

Status:

Full time

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

Certified Ophthalmic Technician provides support to an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist. You will get patient history and update medications and medical procedures.

Before the physician exam, you will perform testing including visual acuity, pupillary and muscle evaluation, IOP measurement, visual field testing, OCT, Pentacam and refractions. You also will help the physician in minor office surgery, laser procedures or intraocular injections.

In the office, you may work at the front desk and greet patients and visitors, answer phones and make appointments. Following appointments, you will follow up with pharmacies with renewals and prior authorizations as instructed by the physician.

The above summary of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous experience as an Opthalmic Technician
• COA certification
• BLS certification

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• COMT certification

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus (https://www.promedica.org/Pages/about-us/default.aspx) .

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

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