What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Duly Health and Care?
Overview
Ophthalmic Technician - Downers Grove - Ophthalmology
Position Highlights:
This individual is responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper diagnosis of the patients condition.
Ophthalmic Technician - Downers Grove - Ophthalmology
Position Highlights:
- Full-Time, 40 hours
- Hours: Monday-Friday; hours vary from 7:00AM-5:00PM
- Location: 1327 Butterfield Road Suites 614 & 618 Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
- Travel: As needed to Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Naperville, and Bloomingdale
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
- Employer provided life and disability insurance.
- $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
- Immediate 401(k) match.
- 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
- A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact.
- Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.
This individual is responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper diagnosis of the patients condition.
- Interacts with all patients using respect and professionalism.
- Communicates with patient about the processes and procedures taking place during their visit.
- Ascertains patient needs and unusual circumstances, via patient or family member.
- Seeks 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:
- 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
- Assists 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 compliancy.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or is in the process of getting certification
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in ophthalmology/optometry setting
- Fundamental experience working with standard ophthalmic evaluation equipment.
Salary : $21 - $31
