Broadlawns Medical Center·Socorro, New Mexico
The Ophthalmic Technician performs pre-exam testing, medication administration, and various patient-care tasks under the direction of eye clinic providers. Additionally, the role involves assisting with laboratory and office duties to ensure efficient clinic operations.
The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services.
Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.
We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star!
With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective.
We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!
Ophthalmic Technician GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Ophthalmic/Optometric Technician will report directly to the Clinic Manager and under the direction of the Eye Clinic Providers will perform pre-exam testing, medication administration, and other patientcare tasks as assigned for patients of all ages, gender, cultures, and backgrounds in the clinic setting.
The Ophthalmic Technician will also perform laboratory and office duties as needed.
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
HOURS Full time reduced, 32 hours/week.
Performance standards 1.
Adhere to Broadlawns Medical Center service excellence according to Broadlawns Medical Center Employee Expectations.
2.
Demonstrate compliance with confidentiality of all patients and Broadlawns Medical Center information.
3.
Completion and documentation of all competencies, clinic specific skills, HealthStream, annual in-services, and corporate compliance.
4.
Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
5.
Demonstrates competence with computers and other office equipment.
High school or equivalent Ability to successfully pass Basic Life Support for healthcare providers certification within six months of hire. Ability to take part in onsite job training and prove competency through a combination of written and oral testing, demonstration teach-back, and evaluation from clinic manager and providers. Possess effective written and oral skills. Basic competency with computers and office equipment. Work Shift 8a-4:30p (United States of America) Benefits (FT/PT) Retirement - IPERS Education Assistance Employee Health & Wellness PTO Free Parking Health Insurance Supplemental Insurance 529 College Savings Plan And more! Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills. The ability to obtain Basic Life Support certification within six months of hire and participate in onsite training is required.
Market context
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