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SHIFT: 40 hours a week between - Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 5:30PM
DEPARTMENT: Ophthalmology
SALARY: $16.68- $26.31/HR
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Our Ophthalmology clinics provide a wide spectrum of specialized eye services. We have 3 clinics located within Columbia! Ophthalmology offers several subspecialties including retina, glaucoma, and cornea. Our technicians assist with procedures, provide hands-on patient care, and support our physicians in the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. They work with complex and state of the art equipment. We offer a diverse culture, fun atmosphere, and are lucky enough to work in a real partnership with our clinicians. Our eye clinics will be a great fit for you if you like providing incredible patient care through a culture of support and learning and are driven to create the type of medical experience you would want for yourself and your family. This is a great place to come if looking to build a career within health care.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE:
MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.
Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:
Assists ophthalmologists and optometrists in providing eye care to patients. Demonstrates ability to meet all technical skill competencies of the position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Conduct preliminary patient interviews and record relevant data such as chief complaint, health history, medications, and allergies for the physician's review. Measure vitals when necessary.
Prepare patient and exam rooms for all procedures and provide assistance to physicians for procedures.
Clean and restock exam rooms including restock of supplies, equipment and medications. Review expiration dates of supplies and medication and take appropriate action.
Assist physicians as required and perform all other duties as assigned.
Conduct a variety of eye examinations and testing as directed by physician.
May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Functional supervision and training are received from physicians, designated technical staff and clinic supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and staff.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
One (1) year of health related or patient care experience.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.
SAFETY SENSITIVE STATUS:
This position is considered safety sensitive.
This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title. Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphasis may vary between individual positions.
Full Time
$45k-59k (estimate)
06/29/2024
07/16/2024
umsystem.edu
COLUMBIA, MO
15,000 - 50,000
1839
MUN Y CHOI
$1B - $3B
Colleges & Universities
The University of Missouri System has provided teaching, research and service to Missouri and the nation since 1839. The university was the first publicly supported institution of higher education established in the Louisiana Purchase territory. Its philosophy of education was shaped in accordance with the ideals of Thomas Jefferson, who was an early proponent of higher education. Today, the University of Missouri System is one of the nation's largest and most prestigious public research universities, with more than 64,000 students on four campuses and hundreds of thousands served statewide th...rough University of Missouri Extension and University of Missouri Health Care. The mission of the University of Missouri System, as a land-grant university and Missouris only public research and doctoral-level institution, is to discover, disseminate, preserve, and apply knowledge. The university promotes learning by its students and lifelong learning by Missouris citizens, fosters innovation to support economic development, and advances the health, cultural, and social interests of the people of Missouri, the nation, and the world.
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