Bilingual Ophthalmic Assistant - UI Health at 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative

Hiring Department: UI Health 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative

Hiring Unit: University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences (UI Health)

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1027698

Posting Close Date: 10/29/2024

Position Number: CF4505

Salary Range: Hourly Rate from 29.62 - 32.06

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

UI Health is looking for a Bilingual Ophthalmic Assistant to join our 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative location. Under the direct supervision of an Ophthalmologist, the ophthalmic assistant collects patient information, updates medical records, performs administrative office tasks, interacts with and educates patients about lenses, contacts, and eye hygiene. The ophthalmic assistant performs some vision tests, measures eye pressure, and performs other minor eye examinations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares exam room for daily clinical activities.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate levels of medical equipment/supplies and floor stock medication in clinic.
• Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
• Examines eye for abnormalities.
• Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
• Measures intraocular pressure of eyes.
• Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects.
• Measures axial length of eye using biometry.
• Measures glasses so they properly fit the patient.
• Performs other related tests and measurements.
• Responds to patient inquires and relays information to the appropriate clinician based on the nature of the inquiry.
• Administers placement of hard and soft contact lenses.
• Documents patients’ histories and instructs patients concerning eye care.
• Performs technical workups and special testing.
• Performs basic ophthalmic photography including, but not limited to optical coherence tomography (OCT).
• Instructs lower-level ophthalmic personnel and students in the technical aspects of some vision tests and minor eye examinations as part of their onboarding and/or training.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Six (6) months of work experience performing basic ophthalmology or optometry.
• Current valid American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification.
• Bilingual language skills with the ability to read, write, speak and translate Spanish / English.
  
  
  

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment

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