An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.
Aurora Health Care, part of Advocate Health, offers a comprehensive suite of
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benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation within the position's pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program What You Will Do Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas including: cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, checking equipment, and putting away equipment. Organizes and prepares exam rooms, including: ordering supplies, stocking and cleaning equipment. Prepares patient for exam and assists physician. Obtains and records ocular and medical history, medications, and chief complaint. Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding the patient's condition. Performs basic to complex diagnostic tests and visual screenings, such as: visual field/acuity, tonometry / glaucoma pressures / applanations, topography, color vision testing, lensometry, A-Scans, ocular motility, measurement of the cornea using a keratometer, refraction, corneal topography, retinoscopy, blood pressure, and glare testing. Performs refractometry to determine the refractive error of the eye. Assists the ophthalmologist with surgical procedures and post-operative care or treatment. Performs medical eye photography functions as directed by the physician, which may include taking general optic nerve, retinal and macular photos, and fluorescein angiograms, etc. Assists patients with ordering and dispensing glasses and contact lenses. Performs contact lens polishing. Maintains and calibrates equipment. Sterilizes instruments using appropriate technique and procedures. Assists with scheduling patients for post-operative, surgery and specialist appointments. Schedule Details Full time
Week One:
Monday:
8:00am-5:30pm,
Tuesday:
8:00am-5:30pm,
Wednesday:
Off, Thursday:
Off, Friday:
8:00am-5:30pm
Week Two:
Monday:
Off, Tuesday:
8:00am-5:30pm,
Wednesday:
Off, Thursday:
8:00am-5:30pm,
Friday:
8:00am-5:30pm This position would include a weekend rotation for an 8:00am-12:00pm shift. This would be roughly 3-4 Saturdays per year. What We Are Looking For Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required. High School Graduate. Typically requires 2 years of experience in a optometric assistant, ophthalmic assistant or ophthalmic technician role that includes experiences in performing basic to complex visual screenings, diagnostic tests, and procedures. More About Aurora Health Care Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state's largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits. Ready to Take the
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Pay:
$25.30 - $37.95 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you okay with occasional travel to other locations, in close proximity as needed?
