Ophthalmic Technician

Business: Boys Town National Research Hospital

Job Summary:

In a career as an Ophthalmic Technician, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, non-physician practitioner, or physician.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday 7:30 AM- 11:30 AM

Locations: Downtown and Pacific Street Clinics

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Provides direct care to patients and families in area of practice.
• Collects patient history to include reason for visit, allergies, medications and medical history.
• Collects visual acuity.
• Performs a variety of diagnostic eye tests on patients of all ages.
• Assists provider with patient exam, procedures and delivery of patient care.
• Participates in quality improvement projects in the clinic environment.
• Attends required staff meetings, continuing education and mandatory in-services in relevant practice area.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability and efficient use of time and materials. This includes knowledge, self direction, accountability, and ability to function within institutional policies, philosophies, and procedures.
• Promotes patient advocacy which assures patients' rights to privacy, safety, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changes in policies or procedures.
• Manages all clinic supply inventory including placing clinic orders, stocking and managing supply rotation.
• Communicates all clinic maintenance needs to supervisor and is involved in coordinating maintenance staff work being done in the clinic.
• Promotes a positive team environment. Willingly floats to satellite clinics to fulfill required staffing needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from accredited medical assistant program with current Medical Assistant Certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) or graduate of a surgical technology accredited program and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or ophthalmic technician certification required.
• Currently active on the Nebraska Medication Aid Registry or within first 30 days of employment, Medication Aid Registry must maintain current thereafter required.
• CPR (BLS) certification required.
• Prior working knowledge of using a personal computer and electronic medical records required.
• Able to maintain complex/confidential records required.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.  A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.  Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.   Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.  We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.