Ophthalmic Technician/Ophthalmic Assistant

Geneva Eye Clinic is a state-of-the-art comprehensive eye care center of excellence, dedicated to rendering compassionate eye care for the entire family. Our experienced ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians and technicians offer patients the highest level of optical, specialty treatment and eye surgery procedures in Kane County, from routine eye care to complex eyesight issues.

Job Summary

Assists with patient examinations and treatment; performs health histories, premlinary exams and patient education. Follows HIPPA guidelines with respect to disclosing protected health information. COA or COT preferred but experienced ophthalmic technicians encouraged to apply

Primary Duties:

• Escorts patients to treatment or examination room
• Prepares patient and gathers all necessary information
• Prepares necessary diagnostic and/or treatment equipment
• Assists with examinations and treatment procedures
• Instructs patients regarding proper preparation for tests and procedures ordered by the physician
• Disposes of contaminated supplies in accordance with OSHA requirements
• Scribe for physicians when applicable
• Calls patients, pharmacies or other medical sources to relay advice or instructions from the physician
• Accurately perform the following tasks in a timely manner: comprehensive history-taking, visual acuity testing, manual/automated lensometry, refractometry (minus cylinder), EOMs and muscle balance, confrontation visual fields, pupil assessment, retinoscopy, external exam, slit lamp exam, keratometry, topography, perimetry, fundus photography, Ishihara color testing, Schirmer II, PAM testing, BAT testing, stereopsis testing, A-scan biometry, applanation tonometry, minor surgery assist, pachymetry, OCT and basic contact lens evaluation

SECONDARY DUTIES

• Insures efficient working conditions of clinical equipment
• Keeps examination rooms clean, stocked and organized
• Maintains inventory of all clinical supplies
• If bilingual, translating for patients and physicians as necessary
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Medical Specialty:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25