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Shift
M-F, varying daytime hours
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides advanced vision care to patients and schedules ophthalmic surgical procedures under the direct supervision of an Ophthalmologist.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Ensures optimal patient care by adhering to Medical Center policies and procedures.
2. Maintains patient records and documents to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical and nursing care, to include computer systems as necessary.
3. Demonstrates ability to intake histories/chief complaint and prepare patient for examination.
4. Demonstrates competencies in applanation to determine intraocular pressure.
5. Assists the Ophthalmologist is pre/post-operative care.
6. Demonstrates ability to educate and schedule patients for surgical procedures.
7. Demonstrates ability to determine a patient’s prescription with the proper use of a phoroptor.
8. Ability to prepare the proper instruments and assist the Ophthalmologist with any and all, inter office surgical procedures.
9. Demonstrates competencies in all aspects of current ophthalmic testing equipment, Visual Field, OCT, PHP, and IOL Master.
10. May chart on behalf of the provider when in the exam room. Chart note to include name, title, date and time of the entry. Chart must then be signed off on by the provider.
11. Understands and demonstrates proper sterile/aseptic technique when assisting in applicable departments.
12. Supports an environment conducive to professional practice by functioning as a role model and resource person.
13. Schedule ophthalmic surgical procedures in coordination with physicians, anesthesia, and operating room staff.
14. Obtain and verify physician orders for surgical procedures.
15. Serve as a liaison between patients, physicians, anesthesia and OR personnel.
16. Confirm surgery dates, pre-operative requirements, and post-operative appointments.
17. Assist with billing coordination and ensure required documentation is completed
18. Provide technical, clinical and patient support throughout the surgical process
SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification within 18 months of position hire date.
Compensation Range
$19.75 - $29.63
Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions
Health and Dental Insurance
IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Optional Insurances
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
Gift Shop Discount
CGH Day Care Discount
CGH Dietary Discount
Employee Assistance Program
CGH Pharmacy Discount
CGH Vision Center Discount
Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.
CGH Medical Center is a progressive acute care facility located in the Rock River Valley region of Northern Illinois. Since opening in 1909, CGH has earned a strong reputation throughout the region and consistently receives high ratings for positive public awareness and patient satisfaction. CGH Medical Center is committed to meeting expanding patient needs and to providing leadership in the field of healthcare.
Inpatient services include a 36-bed medical unit, a 29-bed surgical unit, 10 birthing center suites, 6 pediatric beds, and 18 CCU/ICU/Biotelemetry beds. Outpatient services include a state-of-the-art Cath Lab and CAP accredited laboratory. Inpatient and outpatient diagnostic imaging services include a 64-ring CT scanner, nuclear medicine with SPECT scanning, ultrasound, digital mammography and high field MRI. Other departments and services include a neurology laboratory, a GI laboratory and nutritional support, pain management, pharmacy, and respiratory therapy. In addition, CGH offers an ambulatory surgical center, a Digestive Disease Center, physical and occupational therapy, a diabetic education department, a wound care center, pre-hospital paramedic level EMS, and a 24-hour trauma ready emergency department. Also, CGH clinics devoted to offering you and your family members of all ages access to high-quality healthcare that's just around the corner from wherever you live.
