Ophthalmic Technician Certified

SSM Health

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About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Ambulatory Care Center CSM Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Participates in the care and treatment of ophthalmic patients utilizing skills unique to ophthalmology. Demonstrates accountability to patients, peers and other health team members through positive customer relations and effective communication. Cares for children and adult patients of all ages.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• No experience required
• Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) - International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) Or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)

Responsibilities

• Assists ophthalmic physicians in the exam and treatment of patients.
• May perform testing to include lensometry, automated perimetry, basic ocular motility, keratometry, applanation tonometry, retinoscopy, and refraction refinement.
• Assists with maintenance of clinical examination equipment.
• Assists with minor surgery procedures and laser treatments including inventory and maintenance of surgical instruments in accordance with organization and OSHA standards.
• Educates patients regarding ophthalmic procedures including administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by the ophthalmic physician.
• Completes requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician.
• Participates in teaching students as requested.
• Acts as a resource to other health care providers.
• Orders and maintains supplies for work area.
• Assumes responsibility for self-education and re-certifications.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees