Ophthalmic Assistant

Overview

The Ophthalmic Assistant is an unlicensed health professional who maintains department patient care supplies, ensures timely flow of patients, and assists physicians and nurses with patient screening, diagnostic testing, exams and in-office procedures. Demonstrates strong customer service skills and compassion and caring in dealing with others.
Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma OR Equivalent

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Basic Life Support (BLS). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within thirty (30) days of start date in position. Medical Terminology must be obtained within one (1) year of start date in position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Medical Terminology

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures. Strong customer service skills; self motivated and positive attitude.
Responsibilities

• Completes initial patient screening. Documents pertinent patient information in EMR.
• Performs ophthalmic diagnostic testing and related tasks/duties using applicable equipment and methodology.
• Assists physicians and/or nursing staff with various procedures using appropriate techniques.
• Assists nurses with patient communication through the EMR worklist.
• Maintains patient care environment and supplies to ensure patient 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
• Assist with patient scheduling
• Assist with training of other Ophthalmic Assistants

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation‘s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world‘s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee‘s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: .

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