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About Wheaton Eye Clinic
Founded over 80 years ago, the Wheaton Eye Clinic is a nationally recognized multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice that spans the western suburbs of Chicago and is the largest independent ophthalmology clinic in the Midwest. We pride ourselves on serving the community both as a caring eye care provider and as a reputable employer. Our offices are located in Wheaton, Naperville, Hinsdale, Saint Charles, Bartlett, and Plainfield and an ophthalmology-specific ambulatory surgery center at the main office in Wheaton. We currently have 34 ophthalmologists and 6 optometrists in every ophthalmic subspecialty are highly respected in the region and have superb relationships with referring colleagues and health systems. Ā Patients travel to Wheaton Eye Clinic from throughout Northern Illinois, as well as from across the United States. Our referring physicians locally, across the United States, and from many international countries, send their patients to Wheaton Eye Clinic because of its unwavering reputation for exceptional patient care. More than 170,000 patient visits occur each year. Ā Our mission at Wheaton Eye Clinic is to provide comprehensive eye care services of the highest quality and value. This dedication to excellence is founded on how we strive to surpass each patientās expectations in the delivery of competent, timely, and compassionate eye care. Ā
Hours are typically 7.30am - 4.30pm and every other Saturday 7am - noon. Ā If you work a Saturday, you get a day off during the week
Job Summary:
ā¢ Responsible for assisting patients through the course of eye examination and treatment
ā¢ Prepare patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explain procedures
ā¢ Perform all areas of history taking, patient āwork upā, and diagnostic testing
ā¢ Assists in minor surgical procedures
ā¢ Provides patient education per doctorsā instructions
ā¢ Monitor/maintain exam room and diagnostic instrument supplies
ā¢ Handle pharmacy calls
ā¢ Returns patient calls
ā¢ Additional duties as assigned
Requirements:
ā¢ High School Diploma or GED
ā¢ Prefer completion of Ophthalmic Technician training or prior on-the-job training, but will train the right candidate
ā¢ Strong verbal and written communications, and active listening skills
ā¢ Solid patient skills with the ability to communicate in a professional, courteous and efficient manner
ā¢ Ability to perform basic math
ā¢ Excellent attention to detail
ā¢ Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks in order to complete and maintain workflow
ā¢ Ability to work effectively as a team member who is flexible, cooperative and willing to assist others
ā¢ EPIC EMR experience preferred
- Must work every other Saturday
Full Time Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Group Life and LTD
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Clothing Allowance
Vision Care Benefits
Voluntary Benefit Offerings ā Life, STD, Critical Illness, Accident
401k
EOE
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