Ophthalmic Tech (part time) - IMMC (Chicago)

American Addiction Centers • Chicago, IL

89d • $24 - $37

About The Position

The position is for a part-time role at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in the Vision Care department, requiring 8 hours of work per week. The role involves various responsibilities including patient history taking, conducting follow-up examinations, instructing patients in refractive testing, and providing medical evaluations. The candidate will also assist in refractive surgery and perform preliminary screening examinations. The job includes both clinical and administrative duties, ensuring patient care and compliance with safety policies.

Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent 2 - 3 years of clinical experience in a specialty-based ophthalmology practice
• Must be certified on all LASIK equipment within 90 days of hire
• Knowledge of medical terminology and equipment associated with refractive surgery
• Current CPR certification
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Allegretto and IntraLase certification within 90 days of hire
• Proficiency in customer service skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations

Responsibilities

• Obtains and analyzes patient history
• Conducts patient follow-up examinations
• Instructs patients in refractive testing and procedures
• Provides medical evaluation
• Explains eye medications and ocular procedures to patients
• Observes and evaluates patient’s reaction to medication and treatment
• Develops and implements service specific operational protocols
• Provides direct patient care on assigned services
• Serves in a liaison or triage capacity between the physician and patient
• Assists surgeon in refractive surgery
• Performs preliminary screening examinations for physician review
• Measures acuity of patient for distance and near vision
• Examines cornea, lens and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp
• Prepares exam room and patient for exam and treatment
• Explains pre- and post-operative instructions of procedures
• Handles medically related telephone calls as directed by physician
• Performs additional tests, if necessary
• Calibrates and maintains all ophthalmic equipment and instruments
• Provides adequate supplies to perform tests and sets up instruments
• Instills pre-operative and post-operative eye drops
• Assists in answering phones and filling out forms
• Coordinates pre-operative and surgical appointments
• Ensures confidentiality of all records and information related to patients

Benefits

• Base compensation based on qualifications and experience
• Premium pay for shifts and on-call duties
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees