Christie Clinic's department of Ophthalmology is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant at the Fields clinic from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements.
Duties include checking in patients prior to patient seeing provider and performing any pretesting on patient that is needed.
Job Qualifications and ExpectationsJOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)
- Check in patients prior to patient seeing provider.
- Update medical history, check visual acuities and administer eye drops.
- Maintain exam rooms for necessary supplies and material. Ensure cleanliness.
- Oversee the sterilization of department instruments along with nursing staff.
- Assist provider with minor surgeries that are scheduled in office.
- Perform specialized testing.
- Review online transcriptions prior to patient appointment and update during appointment as necessary.
- Perform related work as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in an Ophthalmic Office Setting
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician/ Or Certified Nursing Assistant
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:
- CPR Certification
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 50 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a clinical setting with frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.
We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 401k Plan
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Vision Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPR certification
- Experience in an ophthalmic office setting
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician certification or Certified Nursing Assistant certification
What We Do
Christie Clinic is a physician-owned, multi-specialty group medical practice established in 1929, serving the East Central Illinois region with over 40 departments and 35 specialties.
