Optometry Technician - Eye Department

Overview

Our innovative and growing organization is searching for a motivated and compassionate candidate for the Optometry Department. Our department is passionate about a lot of things like our patients, our team members, and of course eyes; they provide a window into the health of your body.

We are looking to add a member to our group who has strong communication skills, is dependable, self-motivated, and responsible. This position provides onsite training along with offering several opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We also provide a great work life balance with our 8-hour day shifts.

The Optometric Technician is an unlicensed health professional who assists the optometrists, physicians and nurses with patient screening, diagnostic testing, exams and maintains department patient care supplies, ensures timely flow of patients, and provides educational instructions for optometry patients. Demonstrates strong customer service skills and compassion and caring in dealing with others.

If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below. If you do not fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and verify medical information pertinent to the eye exam requested by the provider
• Complete initial patient screening
• Document pertinent patient information in EMR
• Maintain patient care environment and supplies to ensure patient privacy and safety
• Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing and related tasks using applicable equipment and methodology
• Educate patients on the wear and care of contact lenses
• Perform basic work-ups for all visit types
• Update and verify patient information in EPIC, including HPI, ROS, Medications, Allergies, Social History, Family History, and Medical Eye History
• Conduct diagnostic testing, including Farnsworth color testing, Ishihara color testing, Stereopsis testing, Amsler Grid testing, Vision Therapy, and Lens Analyzer
• Operate diagnostic equipment, including Pentacam, OCT, Visual Field (VF), Glare Testing Equipment, Auto-Refractor, Hand-Held Auto Refractor, Accupen/Tonopen, and Pachymeter
• Perform pupil assessments and dilation procedures
• Use transilluminator to assess pupils, measure intraocular pressure using Accupen or Tonopen, and administer ophthalmic drops using proper technique
• Provide patient education on insertion, removal, care, and handling of all contact lens types
• Complete designated continuing education requirements
• Maintain BLS certification
• Apply medical terminology knowledge in daily practice

Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Carle Health Company Overview

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our more than 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois.  We’ve grown to include seven, award-winning hospitals across eight hospital campuses and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Physicians Group, Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center including Carle Eureka Hospital and associated Carle Health Medical Group clinics all hold Magnet® with Distinction designation, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital all hold the exclusive Magnet® designation.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $19.03per hour - $30.83per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.