Works independently and collaboratively with unit managers/team leaders to coordinate the orientation process annual competencies and provide on-the-unit education of new equipment, products, policies and procedures. In conjunction with clinic team leaders/coordinators develops and provides unit-based educational programs. Perform clinical functions of ophthalmology technician.
Job Duties
Establish consistency among all ophthalmology outpatient clinics in regards to daily operational issues that relate to policies and regulations, particularly the Department of Health and The Joint Commission.
Coordinates the orientation process through an active involvement with ophthalmic orienteers and preceptors throughout the service line.
Provides ongoing education based on individual unit needs, staff requests, and physician request.
Assists staff with on-unit education of new equipment, products, policies, procedures and handling clinical emergencies.
Facilitates support and provides required education by identifying and communicating relevant in-services.
Fosters growth of individual staff members through mentoring and support of Career Enhancement Program.
Establishes educational opportunities for all staff through poster presentation, workshops, computer based programs, articles and videos.
Provides leadership in management meetings and other committees as assigned.
Collaborates with clinical unit management team to foster unit growth, identify educational needs and develop plans related to clinical practice.
Acts as a resource to the clinical team leader and team coordinators with annual unit based skills assessment and competencies.
Assures age specific programs meet the needs of Clinics.
Performs all the duties of an ophthalmic assistant.
Liaison of Ophthalmology tech co-op program.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
At Geisinger, our innovative ideas are inspired by the communities we serve – like our Fresh FoodFarmacy, a program that delivers life-saving healthy alternatives to patients with diabetes. With additional tools like our MyCode Community Health Initiative, one of the first health system genome sequencingprograms, and our new asthma app suite that we developed in partnership with AstraZeneca, it’s no wonder we’re ranked one of the Top 5 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems by Becker's Hospital Review. We continually work towards continuous improvement in a culture where everyone has a voice and firmly believe that better begins with all of us.Founded more than 100 years ago, Geisinger serves more than three million residents throughout central, south-central and northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Our physician-led system is comprised of 30,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, and consists of 13... hospital campuses, the Geisinger Health Plan, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and two research centers. What you do at Geisinger shapes the future of health and improves lives – for our patients, communities, and you.
