Bilingual Ophthalmic Assistant

1 month ago

Chicago, United States University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System Full time
Bilingual Ophthalmic Assistant - UI Health at 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative

Hiring Department: UI Health 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1027698

Posting Close Date: 10/29/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

UI Health is looking for a Bilingual Ophthalmic Assistant to join our 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative location. Under the direct supervision of an Ophthalmologist, the ophthalmic assistant collects patient information, updates medical records, performs administrative office tasks, interacts with and educates patients about lenses, contacts, and eye hygiene. The ophthalmic assistant performs some vision tests, measures eye pressure, and performs other minor eye examinations.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Prepares exam room for daily clinical activities.
  • Monitors and maintains appropriate levels of medical equipment/supplies and floor stock medication in clinic.
  • Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
  • Examines eye for abnormalities.
  • Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
  • Measures intraocular pressure of eyes.
  • Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects.
  • Measures axial length of eye using biometry.
  • Measures glasses so they properly fit the patient.
  • Performs other related tests and measurements.
  • Responds to patient inquires and relays information to the appropriate clinician based on the nature of the inquiry.
  • Administers placement of hard and soft contact lenses.
  • Documents patients' histories and instructs patients concerning eye care.
  • Performs technical workups and special testing.
  • Performs basic ophthalmic photography including, but not limited to optical coherence tomography (OCT).
  • Instructs lower-level ophthalmic personnel and students in the technical aspects of some vision tests and minor eye examinations as part of their onboarding and/or training.
  • Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications Required
  1. Six (6) months of work experience performing basic ophthalmology or optometry.
  2. Current valid American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification.
  3. Bilingual language skills with the ability to read, write, speak and translate Spanish / English.


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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