Entry-Level Ophthalmic Technician — Eye Care Support

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Educational Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Ophthalmology Assistant in Menomonee Falls, WI for a 30-hour work week in a full-time schedule. Mon, Tue, Fri – 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM with three Saturdays per year rotation, and a pay range of $24.10–$36.15 per hour.

The position includes preparing exam rooms, assisting physicians, performing basic diagnostics, helping patients with glasses/contacts, maintaining equipment, sterilizing instruments, and scheduling appointments.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office products, electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas including: cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, checking equipment, and putting away equipment.
• Prepares patient for exam and assists physician. Obtains and records ocular and medical history, medications, and chief complaint. Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding the patient's condition.
• Performs basic diagnostic tests and visual screenings, such as: visual field/acuity, tonometry / glaucoma pressures / applanations, topography, color vision testing, lensometry, blood pressure, pupil testing, scribing and measurement of the cornea using a keratometer.
• Assists patients with ordering and dispensing glasses and contact lenses.
• Maintains and calibrates equipment.
• Sterilizes instruments using appropriate technique and procedures.
• Assists with scheduling patients for post-operative, surgery and specialist appointment.
• May assist the ophthalmologist with basic or routine surgical procedures and post-operative care or treatment.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

EMR/Microsoft Office

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking an Ophthalmology Assistant in Menomonee Falls, WI for a 30-hour work week in a full-time schedule. Mon, Tue, Fri – 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM with three Saturdays per year rotation, and a pay range of $24.10–$36.15 per hour.

The position includes preparing exam rooms, assisting physicians, performing basic diagnostics, helping patients with glasses/contacts, maintaining equipment, sterilizing instruments, and scheduling appointments.