Ophthalmic Technician: Precision Eye Diagnostics

223 Aurora Medical Group, Inc.; South Dakota; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Optometric Ophthalmic Technician in Summit, Hartland, and Waukesha. You will prepare exam rooms, assist physicians, collect patient history, and perform diagnostic tests and lens measurements. Flexibility to support various eye-care procedures is required.

The role emphasizes patient education, accuracy, and teamwork within a busy ophthalmology setting. BLS is required within 6 months, and a high school diploma is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterile technique, how the eye works, and contact/lens wear.
• Ability to educate and instruct patients on eye care and eyewear.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office products, electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, checking equipment, and putting away equipment.
• Prepares patient for exam and assists physician.
• Obtains and records ocular and medical history, medications, and chief complaint.
• Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding the patient's condition.
• Performs basic to complex diagnostic tests and visual screenings such as fields, tonometry, topography, refraction, and more.
• Assists the ophthalmologist with surgical procedures and post-operative care.

Skills

Sterile technique

Eye anatomy knowledge

Patient education

Communication skills

Attention to detail

EMR proficiency

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Optometric Ophthalmic Technician in Summit, Hartland, and Waukesha. You will prepare exam rooms, assist physicians, collect patient history, and perform diagnostic tests and lens measurements. Flexibility to support various eye-care procedures is required.

The role emphasizes patient education, accuracy, and teamwork within a busy ophthalmology setting. BLS is required within 6 months, and a high school diploma is essential.