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Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add two (2) Ophthalmology Technicians to the UConn Medical Group’s Ophthalmology team. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you. These are 100% FTE positions and are located in Farmington, CT.

At UConn Health, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks to assist the Ophthalmologist in providing competent eye care.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Conducts visual acuity measurements, neutralization of glasses, convergence and stereopsis testing;
• Prepares and maintains examination rooms and instruments; maintains office supplies and inventory;
• Takes patient histories;
• Participates in some research work;
• Performs accurate ocular measurements, testing and other tasks as required or requested by the physician;
• Performs related duties as required.
• Performs initial refraction; testing of color vision, external examinations with slit lamp, intraocular pressure testing, fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, visual field testing and specialized imaging studies;
• Maintains patient electronic records;
• Administers ocular medications;
• Performs keratometry, Ultrasound, AScan and Biometry;
• Answers patient inquiries; educates and instructs patients as needed; screens and triages patient and other ophthalmology related calls and inquiries; assists with patient scheduling and other administrative tasks;;
• Provides basic orientation and education to medical students, residents and technicians;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY:

• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to obtain patient cooperation to achieve the best test results
• Knowledge of electronic health record documentation
• Comprehensive knowledge of ophthalmic evaluations and testing in accordance with division standards
• Considerable interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of ophthalmic and basic medical terminology
• Knowledge of several areas of ophthalmology
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of various diagnostic equipment used in ophthalmology
• Knowledge of proper use and care of ophthalmic equipment and instruments

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

General Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience as an ophthalmic technician in a practice under the supervision of an Ophthalmologist.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC),
• Must possess and retain during employment Certification through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) in one of the following designations:
• Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT).
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA),
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT),

If not certified at the time of appointment, certification at a minimum as an OSC must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment.

• Travel may be required between office locations as needed.

SCHEDULE: This position is full time at 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday 8 hour shift between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; 60 minute unpaid meal break

FULL TIME MINIMUM EQUIVALENT SALARY: $51,293.00 (more based on experience)

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Generous vacation and sick-time plans
• State of the art facility and campus environments
• Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability, some offer little or no co-pay
• Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas

Why UConn Health

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.