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Job Description SummaryEntity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and FinancialsWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC002002 UMA AMB OPHT West Campus Ophthalmology CCPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-24Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Job Description
Job Summary/Purpose: Performs advanced medical history, checks patient's visual acuity, dilates patient's eyes. Performs basic slit-lamp exam, visual fields, color vision tests, lensometry, tonometry, keratometry, and refractometry. Assists with office surgical procedures. Maintains complete and accurate information in the patient's medical record. Prepares and maintains exam rooms to ensure they are adequately stocked with supplies and that all equipment and instruments are in proper working order. Prepare instruments for sterilization. Screen patient phone calls and questions. Follow Guest Relation Policy: Be polite, attentive and courteous to all patients at all times. Perform other related duties incidental to the work.
NCOA:
Job Summary/Purpose: Performs a variety of general patient care activities and ophthalmic diagnostic tests and assists ophthalmologists with ophthalmic exams.
Additional Job Description
Required Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent and two years of specialized ophthalmic experience. Completion of either a two year Certified Ophthalmic Technician, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant program or equivalent.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: JCAHPO certification as a COT or COA required.Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
NCOA:
Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Successful completion of MUHA departmental competencies required; or successful completion of an accredited Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant program. Certification of COA, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant is required within 6-12 months of hire date.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certification of COA, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant is required within 6-12 months of hire date. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces
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