Ophthalmic Assistant - Eye Department

Carle Health•Champaign, IL

3d•$17 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Our innovative and growing organization is searching for a motivated and compassionate candidate for the Ophthalmology Department. Our department is passionate about a lot of things like our patients, our team members, and of course eyes; they provide a window into the health of your body. We are looking to add a member to our group who has strong communication skills, is dependable, self-motivated, and responsible. This position provides onsite training along with offering several opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We also provide a great work life balance with our 8 hour day shifts. 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.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)

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