Ophthalmic Assistant - Eye Department at Carle Danville

　　Department: Ophthalmology - Danv Verm

　　Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area

　　Job Category: Patient Care

　　Employment Type: Full - Time

　　Job ID: 37304

　　Experience Required: None

　　Education Required: HS Diploma/GED

　　Shift: Day

　　Location: Danville, IL

　　Usual Schedule: M-F 8-5 between Champaign/Danv

　　On Call Requirements: N/A

　　Work Location: Carle at The Riverfront

　　Weekend Requirements: N/A

　　Other Posting Information: Position will travel to Champaign and Danville location based off where the provider is at for the day/week.

　　Holiday Requirements: N/A

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　　Position Summary:

　　The Ophthalmic Assistant is an unlicensed health professional who maintains department patient care supplies, ensures timely flow of patients, and assists physicians and nurses with patient screening, diagnostic testing, exams and in-office procedures. Demonstrates strong customer service skills and compassion and caring in dealing with others.

　　Qualifications:

　　EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma OR Equivalent CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Basic Life Support (BLS). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within thirty (30) days of start date in position. Medical Terminology must be obtained within one (1) year of start date in position. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures. Strong customer service skills; self motivated and positive attitude.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Completes initial patient screening. Documents pertinent patient information in EMR.

　　Performs ophthalmic diagnostic testing and related tasks/duties using applicable equipment and methodology.

　　Assists physicians and/or nursing staff with various procedures using appropriate techniques.

　　Assists nurses with patient communication through the EMR worklist.

　　Maintains patient care environment and supplies to ensure patient privacy and safety.

　　Gathers medical records and patient information

　　Performs Visual acuity screening

　　Performs Ophthalmic preliminary and diagnostic tests

　　Assists with in-office procedures

　　Maintains and cleans ophthalmic instruments

　　Instills eye drops

　　Assist with patient scheduling

　　Assist with training of other Ophthalmic Assistants

　　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].

　　Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.