Optometric Technician

University of Detroit Mercy•Novi, MI

23d

About The Position

The ophthalmic technician will assist with the day-to-day needs of the University of Detroit Mercy Eye Institute’s clinical functioning.

Requirements

Education – A High School Diploma or GED.
Employment – Six months to two years (Equivalent combination of Education and Employment).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills, heightened attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Paraoptometric certification through AOA preferred

Responsibilities

Performs all duties of an Ophthalmic Technician including, but not limited to, comprehensive patient history, entrance testing, specialty testing, EMR documentation, and other functions as requested by faculty providers.
Participates in clinical Risk Management, Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Patient Safety/Infection Control Programs.
Coordinates with all Detroit Mercy Eye Institute clinical affiliations to streamline referrals, communications, and quality of patient care.
Performs equipment maintenance and supervises inventory of supplies, medications, and clinical forms.
Conducts training sessions with interns on how to use instruments and equipment.
Assists interns with performing testing when necessary and provides guidance and recommendations on how to perform testing with patient comfort and efficiency.
Maintains contact lens inventory and conducts direct contact lens sales whenever needed.
Communicates effectively and professionally with all faculty, students, and staff members.
Assists with all aspects of clinic functions including front desk, optical, and other duties as assigned or as needs arise.

Benefits

Medical -
Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network
Dental -
Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life
Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes).
The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year.
Vision -
Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage
Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute
$35 Comprehensive Eye Exam
Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o
50% off Optical Frames
25% off Sun Frames
30% off Prescription Lenses
20% off Prescription Contact Lenses
Cannot be combined with insurance
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
Employee Assistance Program -
Provided to everyone in your household
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life and AD&D -
One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars
Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance
Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children
Retirement Plan -
Employees have a choice of the following:
Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 8%.