Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC
Requisition Number	RE46150
Working Title	Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology - Shriners
Department Name	MG100: Physician Based Clinics
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	06
Salary Range	$16.20-24.82/hour
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Sitting or standing for long periods of time. Driving to various satellite clinics as needed.
Shift	Day shift. Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Job Summary	The Department of Ophthalmology seeks to hire an Ophthalmic Assistant at our Shriner’s Clinic. Customer service orientation is key to this position, viewing every patient as a customer while maintaining professionalism in interactions. The Ophthalmic Assistant – Non-Certified is the entry level position for those wishing to gain ophthalmic technician experience with UK Advanced Eye Care. We want to be the preferred provider for sub-specialty ophthalmic eye care and optometry, and will train you, on the job, in the various skills and diagnostics required to appropriately care for our patients. We encourage continuing education and eventual certification for our ophthalmic technicians. This position is expected to demonstrate excellence in customer service, greeting patients in the waiting room and bringing them into the clinic for initial intake and preliminary testing. This position will learn and eventually demonstrate a basic knowledge of the various diagnostics that are used in our practice. In addition, as part of the clinical team, this position will help maintain adequate supplies in the clinic in patient rooms and procedure rooms. We are a fast-paced, patient-centered enterprise and seek to hire individuals who enjoy working in this type of environment.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Technical skills, health care experience, problem solving, attention to detail, communication.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Previous ophthalmology work experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply	07/09/2024
University Community of Inclusion	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Describe your experience in a position that required constant attention to detail and accuracy.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have in an ophthalmology clinic setting.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
3. * Please indicate your years of paid employment experience working in customer service in a medical setting.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
4. * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • HospitalCareers.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • Careerbuilder.com
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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