Ophthalmic Technician - Naperville

Duly Health and Care • Naperville, IL

22h • $21 - $31

About The Position

Ophthalmic Technician - Naperville - Ophthalmology
Position Highlights:
Full-Time, 40 hours
Hours: Monday-Friday; hours vary from 7:00AM-5:00PM
Location: Naperville - Rickert location
Travel: Expected to clinics in Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, and Bloomingdale
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
Employer provided life and disability insurance.
$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
Immediate 401(k) match.
40 hours paid volunteer time off.
A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or is in the process of getting certification
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in ophthalmology/optometry setting
• Fundamental experience working with standard ophthalmic evaluation equipment.

Responsibilities

• This individual is responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper diagnosis of the patients condition.
• Interacts with all patients using respect and professionalism.
• Communicates with patient about the processes and procedures taking place during their visit.
• Ascertains patient needs and unusual circumstances, via patient or family member.
• Seeks advice from more senior staff or doctors as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities.
• Provides telephone support regarding ocular emergencies, prescription refills and patient care questions.
• Adheres to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history, family history and history of allergies and medications.
• Completes accurate, concise documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Performs accurate and consistent patient care procedures, including but not limited to: Visual acuity Confrontational visual fields, evaluation of motility and pupillary function tests Applanation tonometry and tono-pen tonometry Refractometry Angle assessment and dilation of pupils Automated visual field testing Ophthalmic imaging Retina and optic nerve scanning (OCT) Corneal topography Keratometry and pachymetry
• Assists in maintaining the exam rooms by cleaning between patients and at the end of the day.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Prepares to take certification test.
• Maintains HIPAA compliancy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

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