at NorthShore University Health System in Gurnee, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmology
Position Highlights:
* Position: Ophthalmic Technician
* Location: Skokie Hospital
* Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
* Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45am-7:00pm, in addition to rotating Saturdays
* Required Travel: Travel to other Medical Group offices in Lake County may be required
What you will do:
* Eye Exam Work Up (Following Coding compliance regulations, Medicare regulations, E/M regulations and Department Specific protocols and JCAHO
* Chief Complaint, eye medical and eye surgery history.
* Record patients near visual acuity each eye separately, with/without correction
* Lensometry of patients' spectacles for distance and near Rx indicating type of multi-focal (base curve and optical centers PRN)
* Ocular Imaging and Diagnostic Testing
* Contact Lens Services such as evaluation of fitting characteristics of soft and RGP contact lenses using slit lamp; measurement of power, base curve and diameter of RGP contact lenses; and teaching insertion and removal techniques
* Surgical Assisting (Minor surgery and Laser procedures)
What you will need:
* Education: Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
* Certification: Certification at the COA or ABO level is required within 1 year of employment. Current CPR certifications (BLS) is required. Certification at the COT, COMT or ABOM level is encouraged
* Experience: 12 months of on the job training is required. 24 months of steady employment is preferred
Benefits:
* Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
* Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Free Parking
* Wellness Program Savings Plan
* Health Savings Account Options
* Retirement Options with Company Match
* Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
* Community Involvement Opportunities
* Visa Sponsorship Available (Nursing and Lab roles)
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights), Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
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