What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician Intermediate/Associate position at University of Michigan?
Job Summary
The Northville Health Center is an Ambulatory Care facility comprised of clinical and diagnostic services, dedicated to providing high quality health care services for Adults and Children. The 2-story facility is located at the corner of 7 Mile and Haggerty in Northville Township. We are seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individuals who will share in the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees.
Mission Statement
The University of Michigan Health System improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings.
Responsibilities*
The Northville Health Center Kellogg Eye Center seeks to improve lives through curing, preventing and treating eye disease. By performing basic tests and procedures under the close supervision of medical and allied health staff. Mastery of all basic tests and procedures.
Perform the duties of an ophthalmic technician, as well as:
- Perform ophthalmic tests and procedures with proficiency in the ophthalmic sub-specialties
- Coordinate follow-up care of patients
- Assist in training and coordinating the work of ophthalmic assistants and technicians
- Participate in research studies
- Actively assist in clinic workflow, scheduling of technicians, communicating delays to patients
- Other duties as directed by supervisor
- Provide exceptional patient service
- Assist in clinical procedures
Required Qualifications*
ASSOCIATE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Graduation from high school is necessary; two years of college with courses in health science area is desirable.
- Successful completion of Michigan Medicine's 12-week training program is required or some experience as an Ophthalmic Technician is required.
- Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology is required within one year of employment.
- Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and medical terminology is desirable.
- This classification requires Primary Source Verification.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Graduation from high school
- Reasonable experience as an Ophthalmic Technician
- Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
- Respectful and compassionate attitude
- Able to maintain confidentiality and follow all guidelines for documentation.
- Collaborative and collegial, demonstrates integrity
- Organized, able to maintain and coordinate multiple items.
- Excellent computer skills; proficient in data entry, analysis, graphing, Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with electronic equipment.
Desired Qualifications*
- Associate's Degree in health care
- 1-3 years of Ophthalmic Technician experience
Work Schedule
Monday- Friday, dependent on clinical needs
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Opening ID
262410
Working Title
Ophthalmic Technician Intermediate/Associate
Job Title
Ophthalmic Technician Inter
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Northville, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Northville Ophthalmology
Posting Begin/End Date
4/16/2025 - 4/23/2025
Career Interest
Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
Patient Care Services
