Optometry Technician - Eye Department

Carle Health•Champaign, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Optometry Technician is an unlicensed health professional who assists optometrists, physicians, and nurses with patient screening, diagnostic testing, exams, and patient education. The role also maintains department patient-care supplies and helps ensure timely patient flow. The technician demonstrates strong customer service, compassion, and care when working with others. Onsite training and opportunities for personal and professional growth are offered. The position works 8-hour day shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
Strong communication skills.
Dependable, self-motivated, and responsible.
Customer service skills and compassion and care when dealing with others.

Responsibilities

Obtain and verify medical information relevant to the eye exam requested by the provider.
Complete initial patient screening and document pertinent patient information in the EMR.
Maintain the patient-care environment and supplies to ensure patient privacy and safety.
Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing and related tasks using applicable equipment and methods.
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 analysis.
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.