Optometric Ophthalmic Technician II

Advocate Health • Hartford, WI

6d • $25 - $38

About The Position

The Optometric Ophthalmic Technician II prepares patients and exam rooms, supports ophthalmologists during examinations and procedures, performs visual screenings and diagnostic testing, and assists with eyewear and appointment coordination. The role also maintains equipment and instruments and provides age-appropriate care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 38 hours per week. The tentative schedule is Monday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Tuesday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Wednesday off, Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The position includes a weekend rotation of approximately one or two Saturdays per year, from 8:00 a.m. to noon in Hartford. The schedule is subject to change. The listed pay range is $25.30–$37.95.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. The role typically requires two years of experience as an optometric assistant, ophthalmic assistant, or ophthalmic technician, including experience performing basic to complex visual screenings, diagnostic tests, and procedures. American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification must be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Typically two years of experience in an optometric assistant, ophthalmic assistant, or ophthalmic technician role, including experience performing basic to complex visual screenings, diagnostic tests, and procedures.
• Obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification within six months, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, how the eye works, and contact lens wear.
• Ability to educate and instruct patients on eye care and eyewear.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, email, and electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch.
• Ability to work with exposure to mechanical, radiation, electrical, and chemical hazards and blood and body fluids, wearing protective clothing or equipment as necessary.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prepare exam rooms and work areas by cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, checking equipment, and putting equipment away.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians.
• Obtain and record ocular and medical histories, medications, and chief complaints; document and communicate accurate, timely information about patient conditions.
• Perform basic to complex diagnostic tests and visual screenings, including visual field and acuity testing, tonometry, topography, color vision testing, lensometry, A-scans, ocular motility testing, keratometry, refraction, retinoscopy, blood pressure, and glare testing.
• Perform refractometry to determine the refractive error of the eye.
• Assist the ophthalmologist with surgical procedures and postoperative care or treatment.
• Perform medical eye photography as directed by the physician, including optic nerve, retinal, and macular photography and fluorescein angiograms as applicable.
• Help patients order and receive glasses and contact lenses; perform contact lens polishing.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment.
• Sterilize instruments using appropriate techniques and procedures.
• Assist with scheduling postoperative, surgery, and specialist appointments.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, following departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career development programs.
• Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on teammate eligibility.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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