Ophthalmic Technician Trainee, Ophthamology at UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Ophthalmic Procedures, Visual Acuity Testing, Humphrey Visual Fields, Diagnostic Equipment Use, Medical History Taking, Ocular Complaint Documentation, EMR Usage, EPIC Software, Telephone Encounters, Patient Record Maintenance

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Ophthalmic Technician Trainee - Ophthalmology Department WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With 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 benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits 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'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY Works closely with a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Lead Technician as a trainee in the treatment and care of ophthalmic/optometric patients. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 1 year experience in a customer service, teaching/training environment JOB DUTIES Works closely with a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Lead Technician as a trainee in the treatment and care of ophthalmic/optometric patients. Performs procedures such as visual acuity and Humphrey Visual Fields. Assists 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. Obtains basic medical history and ocular complaints from patients. Perform basic patient work-up using the EMR (EPIC). Create telephone encounters and route to the appropriate clinical staff to process. Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: (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. Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO UT 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.

Responsibilities

The trainee will work closely with certified staff in the treatment and care of ophthalmic and optometric patients, performing essential procedures like visual acuity and Humphrey Visual Fields testing. Duties also include preparing exam rooms, assisting with diagnostic equipment, obtaining basic medical history, and performing patient work-ups using the EMR system.