Ophthalmic Technician jobs in Racine, WI

Seeking a full time Ophthalmic Technician for our busy ophthalmologist offices.

The ideal candidate must have excellent computer skills, dependable with being at work on time on your scheduled days, able to commute to both locations BURLINGTON, WI and ELKHORN, WI and have an outgoing personality.

No experience required but would be preferable.

Please message three professional references along with your resume & typing test completed for consideration.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge of computer & keyboard skills, use of iPads as well
• Problem solver
• Great at multitasking
• Personable and empathetic with patient's needs and concerns
• Well-organized with attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team member

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Escort patients into exam rooms and perform initial part of the exam per physician's instructions
• Obtain Chief complaint/HPI, Visual Acuity, Glasses correction information. Perform diagnostic testing including auto refraction, visual fields, fundus photos, OCT, Cataract Surgery Pre-Op biometry (IOL master & TOPO)
• Monitor patient flow by directing physicians to next patient, overseeing physicians' schedules, checking waiting room to ensure that all patients have checked in and are not kept waiting an unreasonable length of time.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures.
• Prepare consent forms for signature, organize instruments/supplies, assist physician, sterilize/autoclave instruments.
• Oversee refills of medications.
• Set up exam rooms and ensure that they are clean, organized, stocked with necessary medications, supplies, instruments and forms.
• Oversee functioning of all exam room equipment.
• Monitor and restock medical supplies and samples.
• Scribe in the room with a physician during the exam.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please list three professional references including contact information that we can reach out to.
• Please provide your WPM (words per minute)

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 2 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person