Ophthalmic Technician I – Patient Care & Diagnostics

aah; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Health's Ophthalmology department in Menomonee Falls is hiring for a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant. The role involves room preparation, patient intake, basic eye tests, and assisting with glasses/contacts. Schedule includes Mon/Tue/Fri 7:00 AM–5:30 PM with some Saturdays rotation.

Requires a high school diploma; no prior experience required. BLS may be required within 6 months. Benefits eligible; 30 hours per week. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and work in a health-care setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas including stocking and cleaning equipment.
• Prepares patient for exam and assists physician; records medical history and chief complaint.
• Performs basic diagnostic tests and visual screenings; documents patient information.
• Assists with ordering and dispensing glasses and contacts.
• Maintains and calibrates equipment; sterilizes instruments.
• Schedules patients for post-operative and specialist appointments; assists with procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

EMR systems

Basic office equipment

Job description

Advocate Health's Ophthalmology department in Menomonee Falls is hiring for a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant. The role involves room preparation, patient intake, basic eye tests, and assisting with glasses/contacts. Schedule includes Mon/Tue/Fri 7:00 AM–5:30 PM with some Saturdays rotation.

Requires a high school diploma; no prior experience required. BLS may be required within 6 months. Benefits eligible; 30 hours per week. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and work in a health-care setting.