NorthShore University HealthSystem
Ophthalmic Technician - Days
NorthShore University HealthSystem, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Position Highlights
Ophthalmic TechnicianLocation: Swedish Hospital - Chicago, ILFull time, 40 hours/weekHours: 7:15am-5:00pmMonday - FridayWhat you will need:High School graduate or equivalent required.Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) certification as Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or equivalentExperience: 1-2 years in a Ophthalmologist's officeGeneral Summary:Certified Ophthalmic Assistants work under the supervision and direction of an ophthalmologist to perform ophthalmic clinical studies. They are trained to measure visual acuity, instill ocular medications, obtain ocular, medical and family histories, perform manifest or epic refractometry, instructing patients regarding medications, tests and procedures, coordinate patient flow, measure intraocular pressure, participate in telephone triage, perform pupil assessment, perform eye muscle assessment and perform confrontational visual fields.Benefits:Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree Parking at designated locationsWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement Opportunities
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Ophthalmic TechnicianLocation: Swedish Hospital - Chicago, ILFull time, 40 hours/weekHours: 7:15am-5:00pmMonday - FridayWhat you will need:High School graduate or equivalent required.Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) certification as Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or equivalentExperience: 1-2 years in a Ophthalmologist's officeGeneral Summary:Certified Ophthalmic Assistants work under the supervision and direction of an ophthalmologist to perform ophthalmic clinical studies. They are trained to measure visual acuity, instill ocular medications, obtain ocular, medical and family histories, perform manifest or epic refractometry, instructing patients regarding medications, tests and procedures, coordinate patient flow, measure intraocular pressure, participate in telephone triage, perform pupil assessment, perform eye muscle assessment and perform confrontational visual fields.Benefits:Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree Parking at designated locationsWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement Opportunities
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