Ophthalmic Assistant - Eye Department

Our innovative and growing organization is searching for a motivated and compassionate candidate for the Ophthalmology 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 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.

• →Completes initial patient screening
• →Documents pertinent patient information in the EMR
• →Performs ophthalmic diagnostic testing using appropriate equipment and methods
• →Assists physicians and nursing staff with procedures using proper techniques
• →Assists nurses with patient communication through the EMR worklist
• →Maintains patient care environment and supplies to ensure 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
• →Assists with patient scheduling
• →Assists with training of other ophthalmic assistants

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Education: High School Diploma or GED

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 nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois.  We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals 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 BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

 

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: human.resources@carle.com.

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.