Ophthalmic medical technician job description

**$3,000 sign-on bonus is available to external candidates.**

**Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group.** When you join Reliant, you'll be part of a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led medical group. Everyone works collaboratively on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. With the resources of a global health organization - Optum - behind us, we're at the forefront of value-based care. Supported by a patient-centric business model - integrated care teams focus on the best patient care, rather than volume. Here, you'll contribute to an exceptional patient experience. Discover a place where you can help shape the future of health care and do **your life's best work.(sm)**

**Looking for a new career opportunity or interested in gaining experience in the medical field, then apply to Reliant Medical Group's Ophthalmic Assistant position.**

+ No experience necessary

+ We pay for the Home Study Test and study prep book upfront

+ We reimburse the employee for the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) exam with proof of a passing grade and receipt of payment

+ Access to the departmental lending library for additional study aids and books

+ Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K matching, Employee Assistance Program, discounts, and many more

Reliant Medical Group is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and professional **Ophthalmic Assistant** to join our Eye Services team in **Worcester, MA** . This is a **full-time** , Monday-Friday, hours vary 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM position.

**Primary Responsibilities:**

+ The Ophthalmic Assistant performs a variety of duties involving basic vision testing

+ Assists physician/optometrist in the examination and treatment of patients by performing routine vision tests

+ Assists the physician/optometrist with routine clinical/diagnostic procedures and other related duties

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ CPR/BLS certification

+ Completion of JCAHPO, written exam for certification for COA and maintain active status

+ Experience working in sterile field set up and assisting with minor surgical procedures

+ Knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.

+ General computer skills or knowledge

+ Ability to show proficiency within 9 months through the competency evaluative process

+ Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

_To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment._

**Careers at OptumCare.** We're on a mission to change the face of health care. As the largest health and wellness business in the US, we help 58 million people navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals. Fortunately, we have a team of the best and brightest minds on the planet to make it happen. Together we're creating the most innovative ideas and comprehensive strategies to help heal the health care system and create a brighter future for us all. Join us and learn why there is no better place to do **your life's best work.(sm)**

OptumCare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare's support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine by the medical practices or any of their physicians.

****PLEASE NOTE**** The Sign On Bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a Sign On Bonus.

_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law._

_OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment_

The Ophthalmic Medical Technician will assist the faculty and students in the Optometry and Ophthalmology Services within the Eye Institute as part of the Arizona College of Optometry. This position will primarily be assigned as an ophthalmic medical technician within the Ophthalmology Service to effectively organize the patient schedule, ensure compliance with all necessary documentation for patients undergoing procedures, coordinate surgical scheduling including interdepartmental coordination of the financial components. This position will assist faculty and students in preparing patients and clinical work space for procedures and maintain all necessary inventory for such procedures. Additionally, this position will support all faculty and students for other clinical care needs such as monitoring prescription refill requests and submitting medication authorizations. Each position within the College is expected to educate students where appropriate. This position will coordinate with the Clinic Manager to provide information necessary to assure smooth patient flow and coordination of care. This position reports to the Clinic Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Demonstrate, instruct and oversee students on quality image capture, accurate test procedures, proper test utilization and appropriate time management when performing and ordering adjunctive tests. May include the development of reports for tracking purposes. Also may include the development and oversight of new special testing protocol.

+ Coordinate scheduling of patients in Ophthalmology service including coordination of procedure scheduling in optometry and ophthalmology specialty services. Coordinate scheduling of surgical patients with ambulatory surgical centers including all appropriate pre- and post- operative care.

+ Monitor Ophthalmology schedule and backfill any cancellation of appointments as appropriate.

+ Prepare rooms appropriately for optometry and ophthalmology procedures.

+ Prepare patients appropriately for optometry and ophthalmology procedures.

+ Provide patients with appropriate information regarding procedures and obtain all necessary information including but not limited to informed consent, pre- and post- operative instructions, surgical clearance, ordering of biotissue and ordering of intra-ocular lenses.

+ Collaborate with the MWU EI Finance department to ensure appropriate insurance information is obtained, verified, and patient responsibility is collected prior to scheduled procedures.

+ Authorize medical refills and monitor incoming prescription refill requests.

+ Maintain procedure inventory and re-order supplies as needed.

+ Effectively communicate with patients in multiple modalities including, but not limited to, in-person, telephone, and patient portal.

+ Responsible for student training with the College as assigned.

+ Guide and advise students on professional conduct and ethical behavior.

+ Follow the appropriate professional standards of care and clinic protocols.

+ Be competent in the use of the electronic health record (including patient portal and electronic medication communication).

+ Support scholarly activity of Students, Faculty, and self as assigned.

+ Maintain active participation in the University and College community through participation of university campus and outreach activities.

+ Maintain active participation in state, regional and national professional organizations

+ Assist in the identification of challenges and recommendation of solutions for the Eye Institute faculty, staff and students.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Must have regular, predictable, in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent with 2 years of previous related clinical experience or an Associate's degree in Optometric Technology, Vision Care Technology, Medical Assistant or a diploma/certificate in Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (preferred) or equivalent clinical degree or certification with at least 1 year of experience is required. Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) is preferred.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in Electronic Health Records/Patient Portal (NextGen) and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Language Skills

Intermediate skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. A person who is bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred.

Reasoning Ability

Intermediate skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Mathematical Ability

Intermediate skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions and proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and sit. Ability to tolerate repeated routine tasks.

The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

+ High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor 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. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)