Ophthalmic Medical Assistant - Hinsdale

Wheaton Eye Clinic LTD • Wheaton, IL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Founded over 80 years ago, the Wheaton Eye Clinic is a nationally recognized multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice spanning the western suburbs of Chicago, and is the largest independent ophthalmology clinic in the Midwest. With offices in Wheaton, Naperville, Hinsdale, Saint Charles, Bartlett, and Plainfield, and an ophthalmology-specific ambulatory surgery center, the clinic boasts 34 ophthalmologists and 6 optometrists across every ophthalmic subspecialty. They serve over 170,000 patient visits annually, providing comprehensive eye care services of the highest quality and value, striving to surpass each patient’s expectations in competent, timely, and compassionate eye care. The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting patients through the course of eye examination and treatment, preparing them for procedures, performing history taking, patient work-up, and diagnostic testing, and assisting in minor surgical procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong verbal and written communications, and active listening skills
• Solid patient skills with the ability to communicate in a professional, courteous and efficient manner
• Ability to perform basic math
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks in order to complete and maintain workflow
• Ability to work effectively as a team member who is flexible, cooperative and willing to assist others
• Must work every other Saturday

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Ophthalmic Technician training or prior on-the-job training
• EPIC EMR experience

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting patients through the course of eye examination and treatment
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explain procedures
• Perform all areas of history taking, patient “work up”, and diagnostic testing
• Assists in minor surgical procedures
• Provides patient education per doctors’ instructions
• Monitor/maintain exam room and diagnostic instrument supplies
• Handle pharmacy calls
• Returns patient calls
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Group Life and LTD
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Clothing Allowance
• Vision Care Benefits
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings – Life, STD, Critical Illness, Accident
• 401k

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees