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Job Posting Title Ophthalmology Unit Coordinator
Hiring Department Department of Ophthalmology
Position Open To All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours 40
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Earliest Start Date Immediately
Position Duration Expected to Continue
Location AUSTIN, TX
Job Details Purpose: The Ophthalmology Unit Coordinator is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support the efficient operation of clinical units. This role includes managing patient records, coordinating communication between healthcare providers, and assisting with patient admissions and discharges.
Responsibilities
Provides clear directions and answers general inquiries.
Assists visually impaired patients with mobility and orientation.
Maintains a calm and professional demeanor in high‑traffic areas.
Ensures reception area is clean, organized, and accessible.
Ensures timely movement through dilation, testing, and provider consults.
Supports equipment needs for Ophthalmologist.
Assists in preparation and performance of minor procedures.
Prepares and distributes patient education materials.
Offers personalized assistance for special needs or requests.
Facilitates communication between patients and providers.
Works closely with ophthalmic technicians, ophthalmologists, and front desk staff.
Participates in team huddles and workflow improvement efforts.
Communicates effectively across departments.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED
At least 1 year(s) of experience in healthcare administrative role.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's Degree in healthcare administration or a related field
At least 2 year(s) of experience in ambulatory surgery center or healthcare setting.
Certification as a Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) or Health Unit Coordinator (HUC).
Salary Range $40,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Environment / Equipment
Standard office equipment
Repetitive use of a keyboard
May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Application Instructions for Non‑University Applicants You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Any additional required materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi‑select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that all required materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Application Instructions for Current University Employees and Contingent Workers As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log‑in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional required materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E‑Verify The University of Texas at Austin use E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197. For more information about E‑Verify, please see the following:
E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) (…etc) The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Ophthalmology Unit Coordinator
role at
The University of Texas at Austin
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Job Posting Title Ophthalmology Unit Coordinator
Hiring Department Department of Ophthalmology
Position Open To All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours 40
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Earliest Start Date Immediately
Position Duration Expected to Continue
Location AUSTIN, TX
Job Details Purpose: The Ophthalmology Unit Coordinator is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support the efficient operation of clinical units. This role includes managing patient records, coordinating communication between healthcare providers, and assisting with patient admissions and discharges.
Responsibilities
Provides clear directions and answers general inquiries.
Assists visually impaired patients with mobility and orientation.
Maintains a calm and professional demeanor in high‑traffic areas.
Ensures reception area is clean, organized, and accessible.
Ensures timely movement through dilation, testing, and provider consults.
Supports equipment needs for Ophthalmologist.
Assists in preparation and performance of minor procedures.
Prepares and distributes patient education materials.
Offers personalized assistance for special needs or requests.
Facilitates communication between patients and providers.
Works closely with ophthalmic technicians, ophthalmologists, and front desk staff.
Participates in team huddles and workflow improvement efforts.
Communicates effectively across departments.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED
At least 1 year(s) of experience in healthcare administrative role.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's Degree in healthcare administration or a related field
At least 2 year(s) of experience in ambulatory surgery center or healthcare setting.
Certification as a Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) or Health Unit Coordinator (HUC).
Salary Range $40,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Environment / Equipment
Standard office equipment
Repetitive use of a keyboard
May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Application Instructions for Non‑University Applicants You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Any additional required materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi‑select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that all required materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Application Instructions for Current University Employees and Contingent Workers As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log‑in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional required materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E‑Verify The University of Texas at Austin use E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197. For more information about E‑Verify, please see the following:
E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) (…etc) The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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