What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Technician - Heart of the City Health Center - On the job training! position at Cherry Health?
The Optometric Technician's primary responsibility is to assist the Doctor of Optometry in delivering comprehensive eye care in a culturally sensitive way. This position will be based at our Heart of the City Health Center location. This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefit eligible position. Typically working Monday - Friday, from 7:45am-5:00p. with one late night until 7pm on either Tuesday or Thursday.
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Who we are:
Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, school based health centers and more.
Our Mission:
Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.
Our Vision:
Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.
Our Values:
- Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.
- Customer Service – Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Build a stronger culture through treating all patients and staff with respect, dignity and compassion.
- Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.
- Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.
- Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required.
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Ophthalmic or Medical Assistant experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed below.
- CPR certification (offered at Cherry Health) required
Responsibilities:
- Obtain patient history and chief complaint information.
- Accurately & efficiently perform patient pre-testing including visual acuity, color vision, depth perception, pupil testing, motilities, peripheral vision, and blood pressure.
- Instill eye drops on patients using sterile techniques and explain side effects of drops.
- Measure intraocular pressure using iCare or Tonopen.
- Administer diagnostic tests such as automated visual field testing, optical coherence tomography, retinal photography, automated lensometry, etc.
- Maintain accurate electronic health record.
- Assist doctor with all aspects of the eye exam and any follow-up requested.
- Facilitate referrals and schedule patients as needed for medical and surgical problems.
- Perform administrative tasks such as filing, ordering supplies, recordkeeping and administrative duties as needed.
- Perform chart prep to ensure that a patient is due/eligible for an eye exam.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SCHOOL-LINKED PROGRAMS:
- Travel to and from schools
- Set up and tear down school clinic
- Assist with scheduling and/or check-in for students.
- Maintain accurate electronic health record.
- Assist with phone calls to classrooms and/or escort children
- Maintain professional interaction with all school staff.
- Call parents as needed to set up follow-up appointment and/or explain ocular conditions.
- Medical/dental/vision coverage
- A generous paid-time off (PTO) policy
- 403(b) retirement savings with an employer match contribution
- Onsite continuing education opportunities
- Vendor discounts
- And much more!
Deadline:
We are accepting applications for this position until the position is filled.
