Eye Care Tech: Diagnostics, Exams & Equipment Specialist

Advocate Health; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); In loco; USD 33.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Advocate Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support exam rooms and assist physicians in delivering eye care. You will perform diagnostic tests, document patient history, and help with glasses and contacts, while maintaining equipment and sterile technique.

This role requires a high school diploma and about 2 years of optometric/ophthalmic experience, plus strong communication and computer skills. The position is on-site in Wisconsin and offers exposure to diverse ophthalmic procedures.

Competenze

• High School Graduate.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in an optometric/ophthalmic assistant role.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and eye care.
• Ability to educate and instruct patients on eye care and eyewear.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and EMR systems.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods.

Mansioni

• Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas, including stocking and cleaning equipment.
• Prepares patient for exam and assists physician; records history and medications.
• Performs basic to complex diagnostic tests and visual screenings.
• Performs refractometry to determine refractive error.
• Assists ophthalmologist with surgical procedures and post-operative care.
• Performs medical eye photography and lensometry as directed.
• Assists patients with ordering/dispensing glasses and contact lenses.
• Maintains and calibrates equipment; sterilizes instruments.
• Schedules patients for post-operative, surgery and specialist appointments.
• Complies with age-specific patient care requirements per department standards.

Conoscenze

Sterile technique

Eye anatomy knowledge

Patient education

Communication skills

Attention to detail

EMR proficiency

Formazione

High School Diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

Advocate Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support exam rooms and assist physicians in delivering eye care. You will perform diagnostic tests, document patient history, and help with glasses and contacts, while maintaining equipment and sterile technique.

This role requires a high school diploma and about 2 years of optometric/ophthalmic experience, plus strong communication and computer skills. The position is on-site in Wisconsin and offers exposure to diverse ophthalmic procedures.