Ophthalmic Medical Assistant - Naperville

Wheaton Eye Clinic • Naperville, IL

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About The Position

Wheaton Eye Clinic is a multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice serving the western suburbs of Chicago. The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant assists patients throughout eye examinations and treatment, prepares them for examinations, tests, and treatments, and explains procedures. The role includes taking patient histories, completing patient workups and diagnostic testing, assisting with minor surgical procedures, and providing patient education according to doctors’ instructions. The assistant also maintains exam rooms and diagnostic instrument supplies, handles pharmacy calls, and returns patient calls. The position is based in Naperville. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with every other Saturday required; employees receive a day off during the week when they work a Saturday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and active listening skills.
• Solid patient skills and the ability to communicate professionally, courteously, and efficiently.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively to complete and maintain workflow.
• Ability to work effectively as a flexible, cooperative team member who is willing to assist others.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Ophthalmic Technician training or prior on-the-job training; training may be provided to the right candidate.
• EPIC EMR experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients through the course of eye examination and treatment.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
• Perform patient history taking, patient workups, and diagnostic testing.
• Assist in minor surgical procedures.
• Provide patient education per doctors’ instructions.
• Monitor and maintain exam room and diagnostic instrument supplies.
• Handle pharmacy calls.
• Return patient calls.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Group life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Clothing allowance
• Vision care benefits
• Voluntary life, short-term disability, critical illness, and accident benefits
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED