<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Come join our team! We offer on the job training, and pay for certifications for our COA's once they pass the JCAHPO certification exam.</p> <p>Job Essentials</p> <ul> <li>Rooming patients and taking patient histories, HPI >=4 components </li><li>Perform eye tests under Ophthalmology Quality Standards of Care including vision screenings, manual refractions, and various diagnostic tests, etc. </li><li>Facilitating the workflow of patients when assigned various clinical/technician role(s). This requires an ability to anticipate the flow of patient traffic and help the other technicians do various patient diagnostic testing) </li><li>Facilitates prior authorizations </li><li>Must be able to perform highly accurate manual refractions within a timely manner </li><li>Must be proficient in glaucoma testing, visual fields, fundus photos, refracting and topography </li><li>Ideal candidate will have experience in cataract surgery counseling for patients considering cataract surgery </li><li>Must be accurate and detail-oriented while being able to keep ahead of the patient flow and still demonstrate flexibility and the ability to multi-task </li><li>Functions as the patient advocate by teaching, directing patients, and clarifying ophthalmologist instructions per department protocol. </li><li>EMR experience is required, must possess a level of computer literacy that ensures accuracy and timeliness when working with patients </li><li>Must possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills </li><li>Must be able to work well with coworkers and patients </li><li>Practices and is aware of all safety precautions as outlined by OSHA and the CDC. </li><li>Maintains supplies and equipment for department function including inventory control. </li><li>Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives (i.e. CQI, TQM, Lean, 100% participation, etc.). </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant License </li><li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers. </li><li>Minimum one year of experience as an ophthalmic technician, ophthalmic assistant, or optometric technician </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <p>Carrying, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Alta View Clinic</p> <p>Work City:</p> <p>Sandy</p> <p>Work State:</p> <p>Utah</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours:</p> <p>40</p> <p>The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.</p> <p>$21.14 - $32.63</p> <p>We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.</p> <p>Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.</p> <p>Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.</p> <p>At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.</p> <p>All positions subject to close without notice.</p>