Ophthalmic Tech Trainee

%3Cb%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and

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for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ci%3EU.S. News %26 World Report%3C/i%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive

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package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%0A%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AWorks closely with a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Lead Technician as a trainee in the treatment and care of ophthalmic/optometric patients.%0A %3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EBENEFITS%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive

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package to eligible employees. Our

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are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include%5C:%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http%5C://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/

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!%3C/a%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ERequired%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EHigh School Diploma or equivalent %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EPreferred%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EBachelor%27s Degree %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E1 year experience in a customer service, teaching/training environment %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E %3Cli%3EWorks closely with a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Lead Technician as a trainee in the treatment and care of ophthalmic/optometric patients. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms procedures such as visual acuity and Humphrey Visual Fields. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAssists in the care of ophthalmic patients by preparing exam rooms, cleaning exposed lenses, facilitating the use of diagnostic equipment, and ensuring availability of needed patient information such as reports of diagnostic exams and medical records, instructs patients/caregivers in home care. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EObtains basic medical history and ocular complaints from patients. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerform basic patient work-up using the EMR (EPIC). %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECreate telephone encounters and route to the appropriate clinical staff to process. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDuties performed may include one or more of the following core functions%5C: (a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; (b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; (c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or (d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned. %3C/li%3E %0A%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana%22%3E%26#xa0;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana; font-weight%5C:bold%22%3EKnowledge, Skills and Abilities%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWork requires ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and ability to write routine correspondence to record written documentation of patient encounters.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWork requires knowledge of sterilization and sanitation techniques, eye physiology and anatomy, and general medical knowledge.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWork requires skill in administering ocular medications, and skills in lensometry, tonometry, clinical optics, visual field testing, ocular motility, instrument maintenance and repair.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana%22%3E%26#xa0;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana; font-weight%5C:bold%22%3EPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana%22%3E%26#xa0;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana; font-weight%5C:bold%22%3EWorking Conditions%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EClinical Setting%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana%22%3E%26#xa0;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cb%3ESalary Information%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%0ASalary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ESecurity%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EEEO%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3C/br%3E