University of Illinois
Ophthalmic Assistant - UI Health, Ophthalmology
University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601
Ophthalmic Assistant
Under the direct supervision of an Ophthalmologist, the ophthalmic assistant collects patient information, updates medical records, performs administrative office tasks, interacts with and educates patients about lenses, contacts, and eye hygiene. The ophthalmic assistant performs some vision tests, measures eye pressure, and performs other minor eye examinations. Duties & Responsibilities: Prepares exam room for daily clinical activities. Monitors and maintains appropriate levels of medical equipment/supplies and floor stock medication in clinic. Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception. Examines eye for abnormalities. Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes. Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects. Measures axial length of eye using biometry. Measures glasses so they properly fit the patient. Performs other related tests and measurements. Responds to patient inquires and relays information to the appropriate clinician based on the nature of the inquiry. Administers placement of hard and soft contact lenses. Documents patients' histories and instructs patients concerning eye care. Performs technical workups and special testing. Performs basic ophthalmic photography including, but not limited to optical coherence tomography (OCT). Instructs lower-level ophthalmic personnel and students in the technical aspects of some vision tests and minor eye examinations as part of their onboarding and/or training. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Six (6) months
of work experience performing basic ophthalmology or optometry. Current/valid
American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
Under the direct supervision of an Ophthalmologist, the ophthalmic assistant collects patient information, updates medical records, performs administrative office tasks, interacts with and educates patients about lenses, contacts, and eye hygiene. The ophthalmic assistant performs some vision tests, measures eye pressure, and performs other minor eye examinations. Duties & Responsibilities: Prepares exam room for daily clinical activities. Monitors and maintains appropriate levels of medical equipment/supplies and floor stock medication in clinic. Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception. Examines eye for abnormalities. Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes. Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects. Measures axial length of eye using biometry. Measures glasses so they properly fit the patient. Performs other related tests and measurements. Responds to patient inquires and relays information to the appropriate clinician based on the nature of the inquiry. Administers placement of hard and soft contact lenses. Documents patients' histories and instructs patients concerning eye care. Performs technical workups and special testing. Performs basic ophthalmic photography including, but not limited to optical coherence tomography (OCT). Instructs lower-level ophthalmic personnel and students in the technical aspects of some vision tests and minor eye examinations as part of their onboarding and/or training. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Six (6) months
of work experience performing basic ophthalmology or optometry. Current/valid
American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.