Ophthalmic Assistant - Oculoplastic Technician

Company: WHEATON EYE CLINIC
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Wheaton Eye Clinic is one of the largest privately-held eye clinic in the Midwest providing world-class medical and surgical care to patients in six suburban locations—Wheaton, Naperville, Hinsdale, Plainfield, Saint Charles, and Bartlett. We are looking for a candidate who has had some experience working with an ophthalmologist specializing in oculoplastics to become part of our staff.

Job Summary:• Responsible for assisting patients through the course of eye examination and treatment• Prepare patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explain procedures• Perform all areas of history taking, patient "work up", and diagnostic testing• Assists in minor surgical procedures• Provides patient education per doctors' instructions• Monitor/maintain exam room and diagnostic instrument supplies• Handle pharmacy calls• Returns patient calls• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:• High School Diploma or GED• Prefer completion of Ophthalmic Technician training or prior on-the-job training, but will train the right candidate• Strong verbal and written communications, and active listening skills• Solid patient skills with the ability to communicate in a professional, courteous and efficient manner• Ability to perform basic math• Excellent attention to detail• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks in order to complete and maintain workflow• Ability to work effectively as a team member who is flexible, cooperative and willing to assist others• EPIC EMR experience preferredMust be able to travel to all Wheaton Eye locations if necessary

Competitive salary and benefit package, generous 401k program

EOEAbout Wheaton Eye ClinicFounded 80 years ago, the Wheaton Eye Clinic is a nationally recognized multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice that spans the western suburbs of Chicago with offices in Wheaton, Naperville, Hinsdale, Saint Charles, Bartlett, and Plainfield and an ophthalmology-specific ambulatory surgery center at the main office in Wheaton. Dedicated to our mission of providing exceptional eye care, our 32 ophthalmologists and 7 optometrists in every ophthalmic subspecialty are highly respected in the region and have superb relationships with referring colleagues and health systems.

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