Ophthalmic Technician - Full-Time Vision Care Specialist

Duly Health and Care; Glen Ellyn (IL); Sur place; USD 43 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Mental health benefit at no cost

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Paid volunteer time off

Parental leave

Adoption/surrogacy benefit

Résumé du poste

Duly Health and Care in Hinsdale, IL is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support physicians with data collection and patient care. You will interact with patients respectfully and document histories and procedures.

You will perform tests and imaging, maintain EMR records, and adhere to HIPAA. The role requires at least 2 years in ophthalmology, COT certification or in progress, and ongoing certification within a year. Travel to Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Bloomingdale as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or is in the process of getting certification
• Must get COT certification within one year of being employed
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in ophthalmology/optometry setting
• Fundamental experience working with standard ophthalmic evaluation equipment.

Responsabilités

• Interacts with all patients using respect and professionalism.
• Communicates with patient about the processes and procedures taking place during their visit.
• Ascertains patient needs and unusual circumstances, via patient or family member.
• Seeks advice from more senior staff or doctors as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities.
• Provides telephone support regarding ocular emergencies, prescription refills and patient care questions.
• Adheres to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history, family history and history of allergies and medications.
• Completes accurate, concise documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Performs accurate and consistent patient care procedures, including but not limited to: Visual acuity
• Confrontational visual fields, evaluation of motility and pupillary function tests
• Applanation tonometry and tono‑pen tonometry
• Refractometry
• Angle assessment and dilation of pupils
• Automated visual field testing
• Ophthalmic imaging
• Retina and optic nerve scanning (OCT)
• Corneal topography
• Keratometry and pachymetry
• Assists in maintaining the exam rooms by cleaning between patients and at the end of the day.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Prepares to take certification test.
• Maintains HIPAA compliancy.

Connaissances

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

EMR documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

High School diploma

COT certification or in progress

Outils

Ophthalmic evaluation equipment

Description du poste

Duly Health and Care in Hinsdale, IL is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support physicians with data collection and patient care. You will interact with patients respectfully and document histories and procedures.

You will perform tests and imaging, maintain EMR records, and adhere to HIPAA. The role requires at least 2 years in ophthalmology, COT certification or in progress, and ongoing certification within a year. Travel to Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Bloomingdale as needed.