Job Summary

Working at Michigan Medicine affords you the opportunity to use your ophthalmic tech skills while connecting with patients in a fast-paced, outpatient environment. This position supports patients by building relationships and performing a wide range of hands-on tasks in various clinical environments ranging from pediatric to adult and geriatrics.

Perks and Benefits:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth opportunities to higher seniority positions
• Management that provides quality training and direction

Applications to this posting will be considered for the following subspecialties:

• Comprehensive
• Pediatrics
• Glaucoma
• Retina
• Cornea
• Neuro/Ocular Plastics
• Optometry 
• Ocular Oncology

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research, and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Company Culture:
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care ? that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person at Michigan Medicine helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. With an abiding commitment to respecting the dignity of every individual, we foster an inclusive workforce in our values and actions. Working at Michigan Medicine means you are a valued member of the Michigan family where tolerance and acceptance of people of all backgrounds is our highest goal.
Check out this video on what?s great about working at Michigan Medicine: https://youtu.be/vsFohjOhVsw

Responsibilities*

Perform the duties of an ophthalmic technician as well as:

• Perform ophthalmic test and procedures with proficiency in the ophthalmic sub-specialties.
• Coordinate follow-up care of patients.
• Assist in training and coordinating the work of ophthalmic assistants and technicians and interns.
• Actively assist in clinic workflow, scheduling of technicians, communicating delays to patients.
• Onboarding of new employees.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor.
• Provide exceptional patient service.
• Assist in clinical procedures.

Required Qualifications*

• Graduation from high school 
• Completion of Michigan Medicine's 12-week training program OR 1 year experience in Eye Care/Ophthalmology. 
• Certification as an Ophthalmic Asst within one year of employment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience with computer keyboards and applicable software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook or equivalent)

Intermediate Level

• Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with 5 years? experience OR Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). 

Senior Level

• Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with 10 years? experience OR Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) OR Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician (COMT). 

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience with the MiChart (Epic) electronic health record (EHR) system or similar system.

Work Schedule

Full Time hours, 40 hours per week, Monday-Saturday schedule will vary depending on clinic.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.