Ophthalmic Clinical Specialist - COA Certified or non COA Certified - University Campus

Overview

University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, is seeking a 100% Ophthalmic Clinical Specialist I to perform technical and optical testing as part of the complete ocular exam, in addition to obtaining patient histories, meds and allergies for the supervising physician. This position will work an 8 hour shift between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences intends to hire at either the Ophthalmic Technician, non-COA certified classification, or Ophthalmic Clinical Specialist I, COA certified classification, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: Preferred schedule Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Schedule may be modified to fit candidate and clinic needs.

Location: UIHC, Iowa City

Rotations: N/A

On Campus: This position is performed fully on campus.

Pay Grade: 9 (GC84), 10 (GC82)

• Demonstrate refraction competency with optometrist.
• Transpose spectacle prescriptions from minus to plus cylinder.
• Know basic pharmacology of ocular medications, instilling multiple diagnostic drops during the exam, per protocol.
• Perform manual keratometry testing.
• Answer phone calls, triage patient complaints, and work them into clinic as needed.
• Perform advanced applanation tonometry for corneal irregularity problems, or patients with high astigmatism.
• Assist with ocular specimen collection using various types of media for microbiology.
• Maintain technological equipment, call for repairs and troubleshoot as needed. Change bulbs and arrange repairs as required.
• Assist physicians with procedures including obtaining cultures, tap and injection procedures.
• Assist physician with scheduling procedures.
• Ensure that quality control testing is complete and documented.
• Participate in interview process for new hires and provide feedback.
• Consult with the clinic leadership regarding staffing for the day and week.
• Address patient complaints or be a resource for service recovery.
• Act as an Epic super user.
• Train other staff.

• COA Certified (Ophthalmic Clinical Specialist I) Minimum Eligibility Requirements
  :
  • Three years of health care experience involving direct patient care including some use and maintenance of specialized medical equipment, or a combination of related education and experience.
  • COA certification through JCAHPO
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and abilities
• Non-COA Certified (Ophthalmic Technician) Minimum Eligibility Requirements
  :
  • Three years of health care experience involving direct patient care including some use and maintenance of specialized medical equipment with at least one year of prior experience at the level of a Clinical Technician II or equivalent, or a combination of related education and experience.
• Desirable
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
  • 18 months of ophthalmic patient care
  • COA certification through JCAHPO (if not COA certified)
  • COT certification through JCAHPO (if COA certified)
  • Pediatric experience is highly desirable

Resume is preferred to be considered for an interview. Applicants must upload the document and mark it as a "relevant file" to the submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact Melissa Monhollon, HR Manager, at melissa-monhollon or .

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Ophthalmic Clinical Spec I
• Appointment Type:
  Merit
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Work Modality Options:
  On Campus
• Compensation Pay Level: 10
• Contact Organization:
  Healthcare
• Contact Name:
  Melissa Monhollon
• Contact Email: melissa-monhollon