Ophthalmic Assistant: Patient Care & Eye Testing

Christie Clinic; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Long Term Disability

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Christie Clinic's Ophthalmology department is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant at the Fields clinic in Champaign, IL. Work Monday through Friday 8:00am–5:00pm with no night or weekend requirements.

Responsibilities include patient check-in, pretesting, updating medical histories, and supporting physicians with exams and minor surgeries in a clinical setting. High school diploma required; ophthalmic experience and CPR are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in Ophthalmic Office Setting.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant.
• CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients prior to provider visit.
• Update medical history, check visual acuities and administer eye drops.
• Maintain exam rooms for supplies and cleanliness; ensure cleanliness.
• Oversee sterilization of department instruments with nursing staff.
• Assist provider with minor surgeries scheduled in office.
• Perform specialized testing.
• Review online transcriptions prior to appointments and update during the visit.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Patient check-in

Pretesting

Medical history update

Eye drop administration

Sterilization oversight

Minor surgeries support

Eye testing

Medical instruments

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Medical instruments

Job description

Christie Clinic's Ophthalmology department is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant at the Fields clinic in Champaign, IL. Work Monday through Friday 8:00am–5:00pm with no night or weekend requirements.

Responsibilities include patient check-in, pretesting, updating medical histories, and supporting physicians with exams and minor surgeries in a clinical setting. High school diploma required; ophthalmic experience and CPR are preferred.