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GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Eye care assistants perform administrative and clinical duties that vary by subspecialty.

• They work under direction or supervision of a physician who is licensed to practice medicine and surgery and is qualified in ophthalmology.

• In general, they take medical histories, measure visual acuity and intraocular pressure, record vital signs, assist in patient education/compliance, prepare patients for examination by the physician, and assist the physician during the examination and/or surgery.

• Ophthalmic allied health professionals are not independent practitioners and do not diagnose or treat eye disorders, nor do they prescribe medications.

  EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

  EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Position requires a high level of initiative and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Visual/hearing/verbal requirements:

• The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand during test procedures, in taking patient histories, and in performing tests on patients.

• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

• Manual dexterity is required to operate various equipment in the performance of duties.

• Attention to detail necessary due to the exacting nature of the position.

• Ability to find information and identify essential information in managing patient information.

• Works in a patient care environment with possible exposure to infectious diseases.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

• Department: Ophthalmology-WB Super Vision

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.

Benefits

Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.