Ophthalmic Technician

## Ophthalmic Technician Apply:
Mercyhealth Whispering Point
- McHenry, IL:
Mercyhealth Whispering Point
- Algonquin, IL:
Full time:
Posted Today:

** Overview
* * Provide specialized ophthalmology patient care by assisting with exams, procedures, testing, medications, and patient education in a fast-paced clinical setting. This role works closely with physicians to support eye care treatments and surgeries, maintain patient flow, respond to patient needs, and ensure accurate documentation and follow-up care.
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* Schedule:

** 40-hours per week  
** Shift:
** Days  
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* Location:

** Mercyhealth Whispering Point, McHenry, IL;
Mercyhealth Whispering Point, Algonquin, IL  
** Pay Range:** $22.73 - $34.10
** 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.
* Responds to incoming telephone calls.
* Performs telephone triaging of patients.
* Follows up on patient care as needed. Reviews and maintains charts.
* Participates in QA & I.
* May be required to work alternate shifts and weekends.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
** Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
** 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.
** Education and Experience
** High School diploma.  Prefer education as a paraprofessional in ophthalmology or optometry.
** Certification and Licensure
** Certified by JCAHPO as a technician required.
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* Skills and Abilities

** Good interpersonal/communicative skills needed.

** Special Physical Demands
** 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.
** Level of Supervision
** N/A
** Supervises
* * This job has no…