Responsible for preparing patients for eye examinations, performing diagnostic testing, and assisting in minor surgical procedures. The role also involves providing patient education and maintaining exam room supplies.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School Diploma or GED, with a preference for Ophthalmic Technician training or prior on-the-job experience. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work every other Saturday.
high schoolprofessional certificateAttention To DetailOrganizationPrioritizationPatient EducationDiagnostic TestingProfessional CommunicationBasic MathActive ListeningSurgical AssistanceHistory TakingEPIC EMRPatient Work Up
Job description
About Wheaton Eye Clinic
Founded over 80 years ago, the Wheaton Eye Clinic is a nationally recognized multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice that spans the western suburbs of Chicago and is the largest independent ophthalmology clinic in the Midwest.
We pride ourselves on serving the community both as a caring eye care provider and as a reputable employer.
Our offices are located in Wheaton, Naperville, Hinsdale, Saint Charles, Bartlett, and Plainfield and an ophthalmology-specific ambulatory surgery center at the main office in Wheaton.
We currently have 34 ophthalmologists and 6 optometrists in every ophthalmic subspecialty are highly respected in the region and have superb relationships with referring colleagues and health systems.
Patients travel to Wheaton Eye Clinic from throughout Northern Illinois, as well as from across the United States.
Our referring physicians locally, across the United States, and from many international countries, send their patients to Wheaton Eye Clinic because of its unwavering reputation for exceptional patient care.
More than 170,000 patient visits occur each year.
Our mission at Wheaton Eye Clinic is to provide comprehensive eye care services of the highest quality and value.
This dedication to excellence is founded on how we strive to surpass each patient’s expectations in the delivery of competent, timely, and compassionate eye care.
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
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Paid Holidays
Medical
Dental
Paid Time Off
401k
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
Clothing Allowance
Vision Care Benefits
Group Life
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
