Optometric Ophthalmic Technician II

Advocate Aurora Health • Waukesha, WI

117d • $24 - $37

About The Position

This is a part-time position in the Ophthalmology department, specifically designed to assist with covering when staff is on PTO, leave, or sick. The minimum requirement is one shift a month, with shifts scheduled Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. There are no weekend or holiday shifts at this time, and the locations include Summit, Hartland, and Waukesha.

Requirements

• High School Graduate.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in an optometric assistant, ophthalmic assistant, or ophthalmic technician role that includes experiences in performing basic to complex visual screenings, diagnostic tests, and procedures.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of sterile technique, how the eye works, and contact/lens wear.
• Ability to educate and instruct patients on eye care and eyewear.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office products, electronic mail, and electronic medical records systems.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, checking equipment, and putting away equipment.
• Prepares patients for exams and assists physicians by obtaining and recording ocular and medical history, medications, and chief complaints.
• Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding the patient's condition.
• Performs basic to complex diagnostic tests and visual screenings, such as visual field/acuity, tonometry/glaucoma pressures, topography, color vision testing, lensometry, A-Scans, ocular motility, measurement of the cornea using a keratometer, refraction, corneal topography, retinoscopy, blood pressure, and glare testing.
• Performs refractometry to determine the refractive error of the eye.
• Assists the ophthalmologist with surgical procedures and post-operative care or treatment.
• Performs medical eye photography functions as directed by the physician, including taking general optic nerve, retinal and macular photos, and fluorescein angiograms.
• Assists patients with ordering and dispensing glasses and contact lenses, and performs contact lens polishing.
• Maintains and calibrates equipment.
• Sterilizes instruments using appropriate techniques and procedures.
• Assists with scheduling patients for post-operative, surgery, and specialist appointments.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED