Optometric Ophthalmic Technician I

Casual/As needed position. No assigned shifts hours will be on an as needed basis. Typically 1-2 shifts required per month depending on department need.

Shifts may range anywhere from 7:00 AM5:00 PM MondayThursday 7:00 AM4:00 PM Fridays. Ideally seeking candidate who can pick up at Fond du Lac and Oshkosh site open to someone who only wants to pick up at Fond du Lac

Pay Range

• Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas including: cleaning stocking ordering supplies checking equipment and putting away equipment. Organizes and prepares exam rooms including: ordering supplies stocking and cleaning equipment.
• Prepares patient for exam and assists physician. Obtains and records ocular and medical history medications and chief complaint. Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding the patients condition.
• Performs basic diagnostic tests and visual screenings such as: visual field/acuity tonometry / glaucoma pressures / applanations topography color vision testing lensometry blood pressure pupil testing scribing and measurement of the cornea using a keratometer.
• Assists patients with ordering and dispensing glasses and contact lenses.
• Maintains and calibrates equipment.
• Sterilizes instruments using appropriate technique and procedures.
• Assists with scheduling patients for post-operative surgery and specialist appointment.
• May assist the ophthalmologist with basic or routine surgical procedures and post-operative care or treatment.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

• High School Graduate.

• No experience required.

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office products electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.

• Must be able to sit stand walk lift squat bend twist and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance.
• Must have functional speech vision hearing and touch.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical radiation electrical and chemical as well as blood and body fluids; therefore must wear protective clothing or equipment as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program