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Overview Job Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Department: 500309 Ophthalmology Eye Clinic
Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)
Employment type: Full-time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Compensation Range: $25.79 - $36.11
Other notes: The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual salaries/rates will be set within this range based on factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities
Coordinates work assignments for ophthalmic technicians at assigned location(s) for optimal clinic flow.
Provides regular feedback on technician performance to leadership team.
Leads training and skill monitoring at assigned location(s).
Performs all duties of an ophthalmic technician, including medical record review, preparation for the visit, patient education, assistance with medical examinations, treatments, and procedures.
Maintains presence on the clinic floor to ensure optimal clinic flow.
Addresses and troubleshoots problems in clinic as they arise.
Fosters end-of-session feedback between providers, technicians, and schedulers.
Creates and updates workup responsibilities for each provider.
Leads huddles with team on a regular basis.
Works with other leads to provide clinic coverage as needed.
Ensures equipment is maintained according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
Maintains a clean, sterile environment; sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment per guidelines.
Leads technician training and monitors technician skills at assigned location(s).
Provides documentation for technician reviews; mentors new employees and supports onboarding.
Performs ocular history, vital signs, visual acuity, neutralize glasses, automated refractions, pupillary exams, confrontational fields, ocular motility, and intraocular pressure.
Performs a full range of ophthalmic exams and testing as needed or assigned.
Ensures rooms are cleaned and stocked at all times.
Assigns activities to other staff and provides regular feedback to leadership regarding staffing concerns, performance issues, training needs, and opportunities for improvement.
Assists with organizing Technician activities to increase employee engagement.
Assesses and analyzes technician supply and demand in conjunction with departmental leadership.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education & Experience
High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year closely related clinical experience or training/coursework in optometry, ophthalmology or related field required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology, basic tonometry, ophthalmic equipment maintenance and simple repairs. Understands ocular injuries and urgent care required.
Possesses basic ocular pharmacology knowledge of drops and medications used for eye examinations, including purpose, administration, dosage, durations, common side effects, and hospital policy about shelf life of these medications.
Licenses and Certifications
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation or obtain CPR Certification within 30 days required
COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Ophthalmology or other nationally recognized professional certifying body upon hire required
Equal Opportunity The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values, the University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Overview Job Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Department: 500309 Ophthalmology Eye Clinic
Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)
Employment type: Full-time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Compensation Range: $25.79 - $36.11
Other notes: The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual salaries/rates will be set within this range based on factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities
Coordinates work assignments for ophthalmic technicians at assigned location(s) for optimal clinic flow.
Provides regular feedback on technician performance to leadership team.
Leads training and skill monitoring at assigned location(s).
Performs all duties of an ophthalmic technician, including medical record review, preparation for the visit, patient education, assistance with medical examinations, treatments, and procedures.
Maintains presence on the clinic floor to ensure optimal clinic flow.
Addresses and troubleshoots problems in clinic as they arise.
Fosters end-of-session feedback between providers, technicians, and schedulers.
Creates and updates workup responsibilities for each provider.
Leads huddles with team on a regular basis.
Works with other leads to provide clinic coverage as needed.
Ensures equipment is maintained according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
Maintains a clean, sterile environment; sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment per guidelines.
Leads technician training and monitors technician skills at assigned location(s).
Provides documentation for technician reviews; mentors new employees and supports onboarding.
Performs ocular history, vital signs, visual acuity, neutralize glasses, automated refractions, pupillary exams, confrontational fields, ocular motility, and intraocular pressure.
Performs a full range of ophthalmic exams and testing as needed or assigned.
Ensures rooms are cleaned and stocked at all times.
Assigns activities to other staff and provides regular feedback to leadership regarding staffing concerns, performance issues, training needs, and opportunities for improvement.
Assists with organizing Technician activities to increase employee engagement.
Assesses and analyzes technician supply and demand in conjunction with departmental leadership.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education & Experience
High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year closely related clinical experience or training/coursework in optometry, ophthalmology or related field required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology, basic tonometry, ophthalmic equipment maintenance and simple repairs. Understands ocular injuries and urgent care required.
Possesses basic ocular pharmacology knowledge of drops and medications used for eye examinations, including purpose, administration, dosage, durations, common side effects, and hospital policy about shelf life of these medications.
Licenses and Certifications
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation or obtain CPR Certification within 30 days required
COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Ophthalmology or other nationally recognized professional certifying body upon hire required
Equal Opportunity The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values, the University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
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