Ophthalmology Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Is responsible for patient care.
• Rooms and collects patient assessment data.
• Administers medications and performs other patient care procedures as directed and according to established criteria.
• Assists physicians during treatment, testing, refractometry and examinations.
• Performs retinoscopy, refractometry, A/B scans, photography, fluorescein angiography, corneal/disc topography, assists in surgery, low vision evaluations, visual fields and applanations.
• Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Documents patient care and related information.
• Respond to incoming telephone calls.
• Performs telephone triaging of patients.
• Follows up on patient care as needed.
• Reviews and maintains charts.
• Participates in QA & I

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

• Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment;
  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
• Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance;
  Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service;
  Meets commitments;
  Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement;
  Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners;
  Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
• Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views;
  Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Generates suggestions for improving work:
  Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
• Cost - Conserves organization resources;
  Understands fiscal responsibility;
  Works within approved budget;
  Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

High School diploma preferred.

Prefer education as a paraprofessional in ophthalmology or optometry.

N/A

Good interpersonal/communicative skills needed

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move patients/equipment. Good eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity needed.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

$19.40 - $29.10

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer
. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women