UI Health - Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (Clinic Manager Ophthalmology)

Location: Chicago, IL USA – on-site role

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

UI Health provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

About the role

Supervises the daily activities within retina, uveitis, and ophthalmic imaging. Plans, assigns, and reviews work activities. Manages clinical staff to ensure that services are executed to provide the highest level of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Ensures assigned specialties are compliant with all applicable standards and regulations set by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Joint Commission, and the University.
• Oversees the implementation, review, and revision of standard operating procedures.
• Communicates and disseminates general information and policy updates to staff.
• Approves time off and coordinates staff schedules.
• Facilitates initial and ongoing training and evaluation of staff; mentors and motivates staff to foster a team environment.
• Prepares staffing assignments—including clinical research study patients—that align staff skillsets with patient and physician needs.
• Interviews, onboards, and orients new imaging staff.
• Manages staff productivity and departmental alignment with quality/operational goals set by ambulatory services administration and the department.
• Serves as a key stakeholder in improving patient throughput and overall patient experience.
• Develops and executes quality training programs and facilitates professional development of imaging staff.
• Ensures all imaging equipment is well-maintained, functional, and integrated with systems such as Epic and PACS.
• Performs direct patient care within ophthalmic imaging as needed, including duties of an Ophthalmic Technician.
• Performs other duties as assigned and participates in special projects.

Requirements

• Five (5) years (60 months) of work experience performing ophthalmology or optometrist services.
• Certification as an Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.
• Current valid American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification.

Pay

$32.31 – $62.90 per hour

Schedule

Full-time (1.0 FTE), 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents