Ophthalmic Technician: Patient Care & Diagnostics

Carle Health; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 2,622,000 - 4,247,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is looking for an Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians and nurses in the ophthalmology department. You will help with patient screening, diagnostic testing, and in-office procedures while maintaining a smooth patient flow and a friendly, service-oriented approach.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and you must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days. Responsibilities include EMR documentation, patient scheduling, instrument care, and assisting

Qualifications

• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial patient screening
• Documents pertinent patient information in the EMR
• Performs ophthalmic diagnostic testing using appropriate equipment and methods
• Assists physicians and nursing staff with procedures using proper techniques
• Assists nurses with patient communication through the EMR worklist
• Maintains patient care environment and supplies to ensure privacy and safety
• Gathers medical records and patient information
• Performs visual acuity screening
• Performs ophthalmic preliminary and diagnostic tests
• Assists with in-office procedures
• Maintains and cleans ophthalmic instruments
• Instills eye drops
• Assists with patient scheduling
• Assists with training of other ophthalmic assistants

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days

Job description

Carle Health in Illinois is looking for an Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians and nurses in the ophthalmology department. You will help with patient screening, diagnostic testing, and in-office procedures while maintaining a smooth patient flow and a friendly, service-oriented approach.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and you must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days. Responsibilities include EMR documentation, patient scheduling, instrument care, and assisting