Ophthalmic Technician Ophthalmology Clinic - Days

Job Opportunity At MU Health Care

Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Department: Ophthalmology Clinic Compensation: Base Pay Range: $16.68 - $26.31/per hour, based on experience

About The Job

MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team! We seek someone who is detail-oriented, proactive and thrives in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and a keen eye for detail, ensuring our exam rooms are always ready and well-stocked. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and enjoy working closely with physicians to provide top-notch care, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us at MU Health Care and be part of a team that values excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

About MU Health Care

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system the only in mid-Missouri is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Employee Benefits

Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

Detailed Job Description

Conduct preliminary patient interviews and record relevant data such as chief complaint, health history, medications, and allergies for the physician's review. Measure vitals when necessary. Prepare patient and exam rooms for all procedures and provide assistance to physicians for procedures. Clean and restock exam rooms including restock of supplies, equipment and medications. Review expiration dates of supplies and medication and take appropriate action. Assist physicians as required and perform all other duties as assigned. Conduct a variety of eye examinations and testing as directed by physician. May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and staff.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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