Ophthalmic Technician/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 Technician/UKHC
Requisition Number	RE48633
Working Title	Ophthalmic Technician/UKHC - Shriners Ophthalmology
Department Name	MG100: Physician Based Clinics
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	07
Salary Range	$17.50-27.31/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	1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification	Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
Physical Requirements	Standing for long periods of time, regular walking, lifting objects up to 25 lbs.
Shift	Monday -Friday, Day Shift; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Job Summary	The Ophthalmic Technician positions are front-line staff in the Department of Ophthalmology, interacting with patients, physicians and other staff. We expect the person in this position to treat all persons with respect and dignity in a courteous manner, anticipating and fulfilling others’ needs while respecting their privacy. We expect our staff to provide and align their care of patients in support of our goal to be a preferred patient care provider. The Ophthalmic Technician will perform patient intake, initiating documentation of the patient’s chief complains, medical history/review of systems, medication reconciliation, provide support for any in-clinic procedures, and provide patient education for surgeries, medications, testing and treatment. This position will perform all standard preliminary vision testing and demonstrate proficiency in basic/specialized ophthalmic pretesting, demonstrating knowledge of subspecialties and what testing is needed for each patient. It is expected that this position will follow all safety procedures per protocol guidelines. In addition, this position will be required to inventory, clean and stock rooms between patients and during downtimes to ensure all supplies, medication and equipment are readily available. We are a fast-paced and growing ophthalmology enterprise and hire people who seek to grow their career in ophthalmology and who enjoy working in this type of environment.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Excellent oral and written communication skills, electronic medical record, initiative, patient confidentiality, strong work ethic, team player, attention to detail, problem solving.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	2+ years Ophthalmic experience preferred
Deadline to Apply	04/06/2025
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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 background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you hold a current certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or a Certified Ophthalmic Technician, per JCAHPO standards?
   • Yes
   • No
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. * Describe all ophthalmic diagnostic testing you are competent in performing.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Describe any position where attention to detail was important and how you ensured details were correct.

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Describe a position you held where teamwork was important. What was your role in the team and how did you fulfill that role?

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • HospitalCareers.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

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