Ophthalmic Technician/Assistant (COA & COT)

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician/Assistant (COA & COT)

Job Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: Full-time/Part-time

Job Description:

• The Ophthalmic Technician exhibits UPHS organizational behavioral competencies which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains.

• The Ophthalmic Technician is accountable for the provision of direct care to patients, who range in age from infancy to the elderly and demonstrates care within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Person and family-centered care, Professionalism, Safety, Teamwork, and Technology.
• The Ophthalmic Technician works closely with the inter-professional healthcare team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum.
• The Ophthalmic Technician focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of the patient.
• The Ophthalmic Technician's practices impact the organization's vision, mission, goals, and care delivery system. The Ophthalmic Technician complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.
• The Ophthalmic Technician assists the Ophthalmologist with direct patient care. Completes patient medical and ocular history.
• The Ophthalmic Technician must complete all assigned competencies and become certified within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities:

• Completes medical and ocular history of all patients.
• Completes chief complaints and allergies on all patients.
• Completes health screening questions including falls, abuse, and depression screening.
• Documents all medications on all patients.
• Completion of surgical, all procedures, and pre-cert insurance forms when required.
• Schedule MRIs and retrieve reports if applicable.
• Collaborate with pharmacies to ensure patient Rxs are filled.
• Performs duties in accordance with the clinic and entity values, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned to support the team

Requirements:

Credentials:

• CPR from the American Heart Association preferred

• COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) COT (Certified Ophthalmic Technician), or COMT (Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist) certifications preferred

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED required
• Associate's degree preferred

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Benefits:

• Excellent training program is offered
  
• Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills, and local minimum wage requirements
  
• In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package
  
• Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts