Optometric Ophthalmic Technician - Clinic

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Milwaukee is seeking an ophthalmic assistant to support ophthalmologists in exam rooms and clinics. You will prepare patients, assist with exams, document histories, and help with glasses and contacts orders.

Responsibilities include basic diagnostics, equipment maintenance, sterilization, and coordination of postoperative and specialist appointments, with care tailored to patients across age groups.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas, including cleaning and stocking equipment.
• Prepares patient for exam and assists physician; records history and chief complaint.
• Performs basic diagnostic tests and visual screenings (tonometry, visual acuity, etc.).
• Assists patients with ordering and dispensing glasses and contacts.
• Maintains and calibrates equipment.
• Sterilizes instruments using proper procedures.
• Assists with scheduling postoperative and specialist appointments.
• May assist ophthalmologist with routine procedures and postoperative care.
• Provides age-appropriate patient care and understands growth/development needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas including: cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, checking equipment, and putting away equipment. Organizes and prepares exam rooms, including: ordering supplies, stocking and cleaning 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 diagnostic tests and visual screenings, such as: visual field/acuity, tonometry / glaucoma pressures / applanations, topography, color vision testing, lensometry, blood pressure, pupil testing, scribing and measurement of the cornea using a keratometer.
• Assists patients with ordering and dispensing glasses and contact lenses.
• Maintains and calibrates equipment.
• Sterilizes instruments using appropriate technique and procedures.
• Assists with scheduling patients for post-operative, surgery and specialist appointment.
• May assist the ophthalmologist with basic or routine surgical procedures and post-operative care or treatment.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, radiation, electrical, and chemical as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, must wear protective clothing or equipment as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.