"Ophthalmic Technician Associate/Intermediate/Senior - Brighton Center for Specialty Care"

Perform the duties of an ophthalmic technician, including, but not limited to:

• Provide exceptional patient care
• Provide assistance to ophthalmologists
• Perform testing related to diagnostic evaluation of the visual system
• Assist in in-office procedures and treatments
• Actively monitor clinic workflow
• Assist in research studies
• Assist in training and coordinating the work of other ophthalmic team members
• Assist in onboarding new employees

Associate level:

• 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
• Respectful and compassionate attitude
• Able to maintain confidentiality and follow all guidelines for documentation.
• Collaborative and collegial, demonstrates integrity
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Electronic Medical Record experience
• Demonstrate integrity and commitment to meeting and exceeding the needs of our patients and referring physicians
• Demonstrate understand and compliance with University policies and KEC guiding principles that promote Caring, Teamwork, Integrity, and Innovation

Intermediate level:

• Graduation from high school is necessary; two years of college with courses in the health science area is desirable
• Reasonable 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
• Respectful and compassionate attitude
• Able to maintain confidentiality and follow all guidelines for documentation.
• Collaborative and collegial, demonstrates integrity
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Electronic Medical Record experience
• Demonstrate understand and compliance with University policies and KEC guiding principles that promote Caring, Teamwork, Integrity, and Innovation
• Demonstrate integrity and commitment to meeting and exceeding the needs of our patients and referring physicians
• Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology is desired

Senior level:

• Graduation from high school is necessary; two years of college with courses in the health science area is desirable
• Considerable experience as an Ophthalmic Technician is required
• Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology is required
• Respectful and compassionate attitude
• Able to maintain confidentiality and follow all guidelines for documentation.
• Collaborative and collegial, demonstrates integrity
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Electronic Medical Record experience
• Demonstrate understand and compliance with University policies and KEC guiding principles that promote Caring, Teamwork, Integrity, and Innovation
• Demonstrate integrity and commitment to meeting and exceeding the needs of our patients and referring physicians
• Certification as an Ophthalmic Medical Technician (COMT) through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology is desired

This is full-time, working Monday through Friday. The hours depend on the clinic operation hours.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.