Ophthalmic Technician – Eye Department

Jobtailor; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois is seeking an ophthalmic assistant to support physicians by performing diagnostic testing, documenting findings in the EMR, and maintaining ophthalmic instruments to ensure accurate patient care.

You will conduct visual acuity screenings, instill eye drops, assist with in-office procedures, and coordinate patient scheduling while collaborating with nurses and staff to sustain a compassionate, safe clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS certification within 30 days through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Strong communication skills.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and responsible.
• Compassionate and caring approach.
• Ability to perform ophthalmic diagnostic and preliminary testing.
• Ability to use ophthalmic equipment and methods.
• Ability to assist physicians and nursing staff with procedures.
• Ability to document patient information in the EMR.
• Ability to perform visual acuity screening.
• Ability to maintain and clean ophthalmic instruments.
• Ability to instill eye drops.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial patient screening.
• Document pertinent patient information in the EMR.
• Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing using appropriate equipment and methods.
• Assist physicians and nursing staff with procedures using proper techniques.
• Assist nurses with patient communication through the EMR worklist.
• Maintain the patient care environment and supplies to ensure privacy and safety.
• Gather medical records and patient information.
• Perform visual acuity screening.
• Perform ophthalmic preliminary and diagnostic tests.
• Assist with in-office procedures.
• Maintain and clean ophthalmic instruments.
• Instill eye drops.
• Assist with patient scheduling.
• Assist with training other ophthalmic assistants.

Skills

Ophthalmic Diagnostic Testing

EMR Documentation

Visual Acuity Screening

Ophthalmic Instrument Maintenance

Instilling Eye Drops

Patient Scheduling

Performing Preliminary Tests

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ophthalmic Equipment

Job description

• Complete initial patient screening
• Document pertinent patient information in the EMR
• Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing using appropriate equipment and methods
• Assist physicians and nursing staff with procedures using proper techniques
• Assist nurses with patient communication through the EMR worklist
• Maintain the patient care environment and supplies to ensure privacy and safety
• Gather medical records and patient information
• Perform visual acuity screening
• Perform ophthalmic preliminary and diagnostic tests
• Assist with in-office procedures
• Maintain and clean ophthalmic instruments
• Instill eye drops
• Assist with patient scheduling
• Assist with training other ophthalmic assistants

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Strong communication skills
• Dependable, self-motivated, and responsible
• Compassionate and caring approach
• Ability to perform ophthalmic diagnostic and preliminary testing
• Ability to use appropriate ophthalmic equipment and methods
• Ability to assist physicians and nursing staff with procedures
• Ability to document patient information in the EMR
• Ability to perform visual acuity screening
• Ability to maintain and clean ophthalmic instruments
• Ability to instill eye drops

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in performing ophthalmic diagnostic testing and preliminary assessments, while ensuring accurate documentation in the EMR. Exhibits strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Ophthalmic Diagnostic Testing
• EMR Documentation
• Visual Acuity Screening
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Ophthalmic Instrument Maintenance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Ophthalmic Diagnostic Testing
• Visual Acuity Screening
• EMR Documentation
• Ophthalmic Instrument Maintenance
• Instilling Eye Drops
• Patient Scheduling
• Performing Preliminary Tests

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Dependable
• Self-Motivated
• Responsible
• Compassionate Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

• Patient Screening
• Patient Care Environment
• Ophthalmic Procedures
• Patient Communication

Tools & Technologies

• Ophthalmic Equipment