Optometry Technician - Eye Department

Carle Health•Champaign, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Optometric Technician is an unlicensed health professional who assists optometrists, physicians, and nurses with patient screening, diagnostic testing, and exams. The role also maintains department patient-care supplies, supports timely patient flow, and provides educational instructions to optometry patients. The technician is expected to demonstrate strong customer service, compassion, and care when working with others. The department provides onsite training and opportunities for personal and professional growth. The position offers 8-hour day shifts. Candidates should be dependable, self-motivated, responsible, and have strong communication skills. Applicants who do not meet every qualification may still be considered based on their experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
Strong communication skills.
Dependability, self-motivation, and responsibility.
Ability to demonstrate customer service, compassion, and care in dealing with others.

Responsibilities

Obtain and verify medical information pertinent to the eye exam requested by the provider.
Complete initial patient screening.
Document pertinent patient information in the electronic medical record.
Maintain the patient-care environment and supplies to ensure patient privacy and safety.
Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing and related tasks using applicable equipment and methodology.
Educate patients on the wear and care of contact lenses, including insertion, removal, care, and handling of all contact lens types.
Perform basic work-ups for all visit types.
Update and verify patient information in EPIC, including HPI, ROS, medications, allergies, social history, family history, and medical eye history.
Conduct diagnostic testing, including Farnsworth and Ishihara color testing, stereopsis testing, Amsler Grid testing, vision therapy, and lens analyzer testing.
Operate diagnostic equipment, including Pentacam, OCT, visual field equipment, glare testing equipment, auto-refractor, hand-held auto-refractor, Accupen/Tonopen, and pachymeter.
Perform pupil assessments and dilation procedures.
Use a transilluminator to assess pupils, measure intraocular pressure using Accupen or Tonopen, and administer ophthalmic drops using proper technique.
Complete designated continuing education requirements.
Maintain BLS certification.
Apply medical terminology knowledge in daily practice.