Ophthalmic Technician

3 weeks ago

Naperville, United States Duly Health and Care Full time
Overview

Position Highlights:
  • Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time/40 Hours
  • Hours: Monday - Friday; Hours varying between 7:30am-5:00pm
  • Location: Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, and Naperville
Benefits:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
  • Employer provided life and disability insurance.
  • $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
  • Immediate 401(k) match.
  • 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
  • A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact.
  • 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members.
Responsibilities

Are you ready to challenge the expected to deliver the extraordinary?

This individual is responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper diagnosis of the patients condition.

The Journeys and Adventures that Await
  • Interacts with all patients using respect and professionalism.
  • Communicates with patient about the processes and procedures taking place during their visit.
  • Ascertains patient needs and unusual circumstances, via patient or family member.
  • Seeks advice from more senior staff or doctors as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities.
  • Provides telephone support regarding ocular emergencies, prescription refills and patient care questions.
  • Adheres to approved policies and procedures.
  • Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history, family history and history of allergies and medications.
  • Completes accurate, concise documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
  • Performs accurate and consistent patient care procedures, including but not limited to:
    Visual acuity
    • Confrontational visual fields, evaluation of motility and pupillary function tests
    • Applanation tonometry and tono-pen tonometry
    • Refractometry
    • Angle assessment and dilation of pupils
    • Automated visual field testing
    • Ophthalmic imaging
    • Retina and optic nerve scanning (OCT)
    • Corneal topography
    • Keratometry and pachymetry
    • Assists in maintaining the exam rooms by cleaning between patients and at the end of the day.
    • Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
    • Prepares to take certification test.
    • Maintains HIPAA compliancy.
Qualifications

The Experiences You Bring
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working in ophthalmology/optometry setting
  • Fundamental experience working with standard ophthalmic evaluation equipment