What are the responsibilities and job description for the Location Lead Ophthalmic Tech - Stony Point - Days position at VCU Health?
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In collaboration with the Chief Ophthalmic Tech Specialist, the Lead Ophthalmic Tech Specialist provides direction and education to staff at assigned location.
This jobs serves as a role model and subject matter expert for all technical questions regarding ophthalmic procedures and techniques.
This job is responsible for all regulatory activities at assigned location and performs duties of the Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist as necessary.
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire
Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) certification at least at the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) level
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment
CPR
Must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Technologist (COMT) within 18 months of hire.
Experience REQUIRED
5 years of experience
Experience PREFERRED
10 years' experience and experience in academic medical environment preferred
Education/training REQUIRED
High School / GED
Education/training PREFERRED
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science or related field
Independent Action(s) Required
All day-to-day operations of outpatient clinic are handled independently under the direction of the attending physician.
Actions that are taken without prior approval include preliminary patient work ups and leadership of staff.
Advice and guidance sought from attending physician or Chief Ophthalmic Tech Specialist on an as needed, situational basis
Responsibility for all required regulatory activities at assigned location.
Practice within the boundaries of regulations governing medical assistants in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Practice is guided by The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies, procedures and established practice.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if Applicable)
Organizes and delegates work to clinical staff (OA, OP, COA, COT, COMT, and CRA) at assigned location to ensure that the clinic flow at that location is smooth and consistent.
Provides input in the performance management process.
Additional Position Requirements
Hours are Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM with occasional overtime in an academic outpatient clinic environment
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes Use Of Assistance Devices As Appropriate)
Physical: Lifting 20 50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking
Repetitive motion: keyboarding, mouse
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
In collaboration with the Chief Ophthalmic Tech Specialist, the Lead Ophthalmic Tech Specialist provides direction and education to staff at assigned location.
This jobs serves as a role model and subject matter expert for all technical questions regarding ophthalmic procedures and techniques.
This job is responsible for all regulatory activities at assigned location and performs duties of the Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist as necessary.
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire
Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) certification at least at the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) level
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment
CPR
Must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Technologist (COMT) within 18 months of hire.
Experience REQUIRED
5 years of experience
Experience PREFERRED
10 years' experience and experience in academic medical environment preferred
Education/training REQUIRED
High School / GED
Education/training PREFERRED
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science or related field
Independent Action(s) Required
All day-to-day operations of outpatient clinic are handled independently under the direction of the attending physician.
Actions that are taken without prior approval include preliminary patient work ups and leadership of staff.
Advice and guidance sought from attending physician or Chief Ophthalmic Tech Specialist on an as needed, situational basis
Responsibility for all required regulatory activities at assigned location.
Practice within the boundaries of regulations governing medical assistants in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Practice is guided by The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies, procedures and established practice.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if Applicable)
Organizes and delegates work to clinical staff (OA, OP, COA, COT, COMT, and CRA) at assigned location to ensure that the clinic flow at that location is smooth and consistent.
Provides input in the performance management process.
Additional Position Requirements
Hours are Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM with occasional overtime in an academic outpatient clinic environment
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes Use Of Assistance Devices As Appropriate)
Physical: Lifting 20 50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking
Repetitive motion: keyboarding, mouse
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran