Ophthalmic Medical Assistant – Full-Time with Benefits

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Group Life and LTD

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Clothing Allowance

Vision Care Benefits

Voluntary Benefit Offerings – Life,STD

Critical Illness

Job summary

The Wheaton Eye Clinic in Naperville, IL is seeking an Ophthalmic Medical Assistant to support patients through eye examinations and treatments. The role handles patient prep, history taking, tests, minor procedures, and education per doctors’ instructions.

Hours are Monday to Friday, with every other Saturday required; candidates with Ophthalmic Technician training or willing to train on the job are preferred. EPIC EMR experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communications, and active listening skills.
• Solid patient skills with professional, courteous, and efficient communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to organize priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients through eye examinations and treatments.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explain procedures.
• Perform history taking, patient work up, and diagnostic testing.
• Assist in minor surgical procedures.
• Provide patient education per doctors' instructions.
• Monitor exam room and diagnostic instrument supplies.
• Handle pharmacy calls and return patient calls.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Active listening

Attention to detail

Time management

EPIC EMR experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

The Wheaton Eye Clinic in Naperville, IL is seeking an Ophthalmic Medical Assistant to support patients through eye examinations and treatments. The role handles patient prep, history taking, tests, minor procedures, and education per doctors’ instructions.

Hours are Monday to Friday, with every other Saturday required; candidates with Ophthalmic Technician training or willing to train on the job are preferred. EPIC EMR experience is a plus.