Ophthalmic Technician - Downers Grove

Responsibilities

• Perform an extensive number of data collection functions, as delegated by the physician.
• Interacts with all patients using respect and professionalism.
• Communicates with patients about the processes and procedures taking place during their visit.
• Ascertain patient needs and unusual circumstances, via patient or family member.
• Sets advice from more senior staff or doctors as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities.
• Provides telephone support regarding ocular emergencies, prescription refills, and patient care questions.
• Adheres to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history, family history, and history of allergies and medications.
• Completes accurate, concise documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Performs accurate and consistent patient care procedures, including but not limited to: Visual acuity, Confrontational visual fields, evaluation of motility and pupillary function tests, Applanation tonometry and tono-pen tonometry, Refractometry, Angle assessment and dilation of pupils, Automated visual field testing, Ophthalmic imaging, Retina and optic nerve scanning (OCT), Corneal topography, Keratometry and pachymetry.
• Aids in maintaining the exam rooms by cleaning between patients and at the end of the day.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Prepares to take certification test.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or in the process of getting certification.
• Must obtain COT certification within one year of employment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in ophthalmology/optometry setting.
• Fundamental experience working with standard ophthalmic evaluation equipment.

Pay

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $20.55-30.85 with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.