Ophthalmic Assistant Temp Wheaton

Wheaton Eye Clinic LTD•Wheaton, IL

23h

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician at Wheaton Eye is responsible for promptly and professionally assisting the physician in providing quality patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Previous experience or training in this or similar position preferred

Responsibilities

Initiate documentation of the patient’s medical concern, history of present illness, review of systems and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.
Perform testing which may include visual acuity measurement, color vision testing, lensometry, keratometry, testing pupil function, tonometry, and all other patient services as requested by the ophthalmologist.
Administer topical ophthalmic and oral medications at the direction of physician
Triage patient telephone calls.
Assist with minor surgery procedures or laser treatments in the office.
Inventory and maintain surgical instruments in accordance with OSHA standards.
Remove and apply dressings as directed.
Educate patients regarding administration of medications, and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physician.
Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician with full documentation in patient chart.
Perform specialized testing such as automated and non-automated perimetry, ocular motility testing, ultrasonography, (A-scan and B-scan), and ophthalmic photography.
Retrieve/document calls from the RX line
Return patient phone calls promptly and document thoroughly in chart
Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is cleaned and disinfected in an appropriate manner
Perform assigned room maintenance
Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment. Assist with ordering of supplies.
Follow all safety procedures as per protocol guidelines.
Scribe for the physician.