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Ophthalmic Technician

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•McHenry, IL
•$19 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Mercyhealth is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join their team. This role is responsible for patient care, including collecting patient assessment data, administering medications, and performing various patient care procedures. The Ophthalmic Technician will assist physicians during treatments, testing, and examinations, and will perform a range of diagnostic tests such as retinoscopy, refractometry, A/B scans, photography, fluorescein angiography, corneal/disc topography, and visual fields. The position also involves assisting in surgery, conducting low vision evaluations, and maintaining patient flow. Additionally, the role includes providing patient and family education, documenting patient care, handling telephone calls, performing telephone triaging, and following up on patient care as needed. Chart review and participation in QA & I are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Good interpersonal/communicative skills needed

Nice To Haves

  • High School diploma preferred.
  • Prefer education as a paraprofessional in ophthalmology or optometry.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for patient care.
  • Rooms and collects patient assessment data.
  • Administers medications and performs other patient care procedures as directed and according to established criteria.
  • Assists physicians during treatment, testing, refractometry and examinations.
  • Performs retinoscopy, refractometry, A/B scans, photography, fluorescein angiography, corneal/disc topography, assists in surgery, low vision evaluations, visual fields and applanations.
  • Maintains timely flow of patients.
  • Provides patient and family education.
  • Documents patient care and related information.
  • Respond to incoming telephone calls.
  • Performs telephone triaging of patients.
  • Follows up on patient care as needed.
  • Reviews and maintains charts.
  • Participates in QA & I

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • FSA/HSA Options
  • Generous, accruing paid time off
  • Paid Parental and caregiver leave
  • Career advancement and educational opportunities
  • Tuition and certification reimbursement
  • Certification Reimbursement
  • Well-being Programs
  • Employee Discounts
  • On-Demand Pay
  • Financial Education
  • Annual recognition/awards events
  • Partner appreciation days
  • Family entertainment/attractions discount
  • Community service/improvement opportunities

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