Ophthalmic Technician I — Clinical Testing & Patient Care

Socket.dev; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Retina Institute of Illinois in Illinois is seeking an ophthalmic technician to support ophthalmologists and optometrists by gathering data on patients’ ocular health, performing tests, and documenting findings in the electronic medical record.

The role includes clerical tasks, medication administration under physician direction, maintaining exam rooms, and contributing to patient education while upholding all protocols and regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience preferred.
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.
• Ophthalmic and/or optometric technician experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Perform testing ordered by doctor and determined by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and/or patient history.
• Ability to act as a medical scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into electronic medical records
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Ability to assist with simple in-office procedures ensures proper informed consent is obtained.
• Assists with patient education.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
• Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering
• Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.
• Understand and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer
• Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.
• Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism

Skills

Ophthalmic/optometric experience

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Nextech/ICP

Job description

Retina Institute of Illinois in Illinois is seeking an ophthalmic technician to support ophthalmologists and optometrists by gathering data on patients’ ocular health, performing tests, and documenting findings in the electronic medical record.

The role includes clerical tasks, medication administration under physician direction, maintaining exam rooms, and contributing to patient education while upholding all protocols and regulations.