Ophthalmic Tech: Refractive Surgery Support and Eye Care

120 Advocate North Side Health Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Vision Care is seeking a part-time ophthalmic assistant to support refractive testing and related procedures. This role involves basic patient history-taking, assisting in refractive testing, and helping with Lasik and Cross-Linking-related activities.

The ideal candidate will assist in LensX procedures and coordinate patient education, with a focus on accurate testing and patient care. Scheduled shifts are part-time, totaling up to 8 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and analyze patient history.
• Conducts patient follow-up examinations.
• Instructs patients in refractive testing and procedures.
• Provides medical evaluation.
• Explains eye medications and ocular procedures to patients.
• Observes and reports reactions to medications and treatments.

Responsibilities

• History taking and basic eye care skills.
• Obtains and analyzes patient history.
• Conducts follow-up examinations.
• Instructs patients in refractive testing and procedures.
• Provides medical evaluation.
• Explains eye medications and ocular procedures.

Skills

History taking

Basic exam skills

Tools

A-Scan

Topography

Retinoscopy

Refractions

Slit lamp

Cell count

OCT

Job description

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Vision Care is seeking a part-time ophthalmic assistant to support refractive testing and related procedures. This role involves basic patient history-taking, assisting in refractive testing, and helping with Lasik and Cross-Linking-related activities.

The ideal candidate will assist in LensX procedures and coordinate patient education, with a focus on accurate testing and patient care. Scheduled shifts are part-time, totaling up to 8 hours per week.