UI Health - Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (Clinic Manager Ophthalmology)

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. This position supervises the daily activities within retina, uveitis, and ophthalmic imaging. It plans, assigns, and reviews work activities, and manages clinical staff to ensure that services are executed to provide the highest level of patient care.

Requirements

Five (5) years (60 months) of work experience performing ophthalmology or optometrist services.
Certification as an Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.
Current valid American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification.
Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Ensures their assigned specialties are compliant with all applicable standards and regulations set by Illinois Department of Public Health, the Joint Commission, and the University.
Oversees the implementation, review, and revision of standard operating procedures.
Communicates and disseminates general information and policy updates to staff.
Approves time off and coordinates staff schedules.
Facilitates initial and ongoing training and evaluation of staff.
Fosters a team environment by mentoring and motivating staff.
Prepares staffing assignments, which includes clinical research study patients, that most effectively aligns staff skillsets with patient and physician needs.
Interviews, onboards, and orients new imaging staff.
Manages staff productivity and departmental alignment with quality/operational goals set by ambulatory services administration and the department.
Key stakeholder in improving patient throughput and overall patient experience.
Develops and executes quality training programs and facilitates professional development of imaging staff.
Ensures all imaging equipment is well-maintained, functional, and integrated with systems such as Epic and PACS.
Performs direct patient care within ophthalmic imaging as needed.
Performs direct patient care in other clinical areas as needed.
Performs duties of an Ophthalmic technician as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.