Ophthalmic Medical Assistant - Naperville

Wheaton Eye Clinic; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheaton Eye Clinic in Naperville, IL seeks an Ophthalmic Medical Assistant to support patient exams, tests and minor procedures. Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm; every other Saturday. Salary range $22.00-$25.00 hourly; full-time position.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, history taking, exam room maintenance, handling calls, and patient education under doctors’ instructions. Ophthalmic Technician training preferred; training offered. EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Ophthalmic Technician training preferred or on-the-job training offered
• Strong verbal and written communication, and active listening skills
• Excellent attention to detail and task organization
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

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
• Maintain exam room and diagnostic instrument supplies
• Handle pharmacy calls and return patient calls
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Active listening

Attention to detail

Organization

Team player

EPIC EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ophthalmic Medical Assistant - Naperville

Medical Staff/Wheaton Full-time Regular - 30 hrs or more Naperville, IL, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2274

Salary Range: $22.00 To $25.00 Hourly

About Wheaton Eye Clinic

Founded over 80 years ago, the Wheaton Eye Clinic is a nationally recognized multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice that spans the western suburbs of Chicago and is the largest independent ophthalmology clinic in the Midwest. We pride ourselves on serving the community both as a caring eye care provider and as a reputable employer. Our offices are located in Wheaton, Naperville, Hinsdale, Saint Charles, Bartlett, and Plainfield and an ophthalmology-specific ambulatory surgery center at the main office in Wheaton. We currently have 34 ophthalmologists and 6 optometrists in every ophthalmic subspecialty are highly respected in the region and have superb relationships with referring colleagues and health systems. Patients travel to Wheaton Eye Clinic from throughout Northern Illinois, as well as from across the United States. Our referring physicians locally, across the United States, and from many international countries, send their patients to Wheaton Eye Clinic because of its unwavering reputation for exceptional patient care. More than 170,000 patient visits occur each year. Our mission at Wheaton Eye Clinic is to provide comprehensive eye care services of the highest quality and value. This dedication to excellence is founded on how we strive to surpass each patient’s expectations in the delivery of competent, timely, and compassionate eye care.

Hours are Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm - Must work every other Saturday (you get a day off during the week when you work a Saturday)

Job Summary

• Responsible for assisting patients through the course of eye examination and treatment
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explain procedures
• Perform all areas of history taking, patient “work up”, and diagnostic testing
• Assists in minor surgical procedures
• Provides patient education per doctors’ instructions
• Monitor/maintain exam room and diagnostic instrument supplies
• Handle pharmacy calls
• Returns patient calls
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prefer completion of Ophthalmic Technician training or prior on-the-job training, but will train the right candidate
• Strong verbal and written communications, and active listening skills
• Solid patient skills with the ability to communicate in a professional, courteous and efficient manner
• Ability to perform basic math
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks in order to complete and maintain workflow
• Ability to work effectively as a team member who is flexible, cooperative and willing to assist others
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

Full Time Benefits

• Medical
• Group Life and LTD
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Clothing Allowance
• Vision Care Benefits
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings – Life, STD, Critical Illness, Accident