Advocate Aurora Health
Job Summary
Department: 02270 AMG Aurora Highland Ave - Ophthalmology. Status: Part time. Benefits Eligible: No. Hours per Week: 0. Schedule Details/Additional Information: Registry Tech to help with testing when Department needs arise. Our business hours are M-F 7-5 and Saturdays 7-12, needs could arise for these hours/dates.
Pay Range: $24.85 - $37.30.
Major Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care
Understand the complexity of prescribing glasses for distance, intermediate, near, and astigmatism (refraction/refinement).
Proficiently perform the technical procedure of Manifest Refraction and Refinement.
Complete the 4 steps of refinement: Sphere, Cylinder, Axis, Sphere.
Accurately assess the information provided by the auto-refraction and/or the patient’s current glasses in relation to vision and eye health.
Use the Jackson Cross Cylinder for refining axis.
Fog vision and refine patient to obtain binocular balancing.
Present recommended Rx to the physician based on clinical findings and patient tolerances.
Perform Goldmann Applanation Tonometry to obtain intraocular pressures.
Assess anterior chamber angle depth with the biomicroscope prior to dilating.
May perform fundus photography and/or Ascan biometry.
Indirect Patient Care
Consistently order tests and assist the nurse or provider in communicating results per department protocol or as ordered by physician.
Report abnormal findings, patient complaints, or concerns to Physician, Team Lead, Supervisor, or Nurse when appropriate.
Triage, prioritize, and complete messages, communicating information to patients timely.
Explain procedures and test results using language appropriate to patient’s level of understanding guided by protocols or instructions.
Serve as an advocate and liaison between patients, staff, physicians, and external customers to ensure continuity of care.
Documentation
Provide consistent and accurate documentation of patient info, care, and concerns in the EMR per guidelines.
Consistently complete vouchers, referrals, and requisitions with all appropriate information including medical record number and service codes or using EMR.
Complete all patient documentation within two clinic business days after care/services are provided.
Telephone Communication
Answer the telephone promptly within three rings, transferring calls when appropriate.
Utilize departmental and clinic scripting, including restating information to ensure clarity and accuracy.
Display a courteous, alert, and pleasant tone of voice, speaking clearly and in a relaxed manner.
Transfer calls when appropriate, staying on the line and announcing where and why the call was transferred (except when transferring to an ACD agent).
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Time Management
Consistently watchful of patient flow by keeping rooms clean, stocked, and available and maintaining adequate inventory.
Consistently check equipment and trays for proper functioning and availability during busy times.
Demonstrate flexibility by performing additional duties under direction of licensed nursing staff or the provider.
Education & Experience High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 3-5 years experience in Ophthalmology and demonstrates proficiency in refracting and applanation tonometry.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Good communication skills.
Typing ≥20 wpm preferred.
CPR Certification within 90 days.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Must be able to successfully complete clinic-based training for all associates.
Ability to work with all levels of personnel.
Ability to work under stressful situations.
Frequent periods of extended standing and sitting.
Possible lifting and assisting of patients.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; when >35 pounds, use patient handling equipment with at least one other associate when available.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the pay range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and/or training.
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Benefits and More
Paid Time Off programs.
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Pay Range: $24.85 - $37.30.
Major Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care
Understand the complexity of prescribing glasses for distance, intermediate, near, and astigmatism (refraction/refinement).
Proficiently perform the technical procedure of Manifest Refraction and Refinement.
Complete the 4 steps of refinement: Sphere, Cylinder, Axis, Sphere.
Accurately assess the information provided by the auto-refraction and/or the patient’s current glasses in relation to vision and eye health.
Use the Jackson Cross Cylinder for refining axis.
Fog vision and refine patient to obtain binocular balancing.
Present recommended Rx to the physician based on clinical findings and patient tolerances.
Perform Goldmann Applanation Tonometry to obtain intraocular pressures.
Assess anterior chamber angle depth with the biomicroscope prior to dilating.
May perform fundus photography and/or Ascan biometry.
Indirect Patient Care
Consistently order tests and assist the nurse or provider in communicating results per department protocol or as ordered by physician.
Report abnormal findings, patient complaints, or concerns to Physician, Team Lead, Supervisor, or Nurse when appropriate.
Triage, prioritize, and complete messages, communicating information to patients timely.
Explain procedures and test results using language appropriate to patient’s level of understanding guided by protocols or instructions.
Serve as an advocate and liaison between patients, staff, physicians, and external customers to ensure continuity of care.
Documentation
Provide consistent and accurate documentation of patient info, care, and concerns in the EMR per guidelines.
Consistently complete vouchers, referrals, and requisitions with all appropriate information including medical record number and service codes or using EMR.
Complete all patient documentation within two clinic business days after care/services are provided.
Telephone Communication
Answer the telephone promptly within three rings, transferring calls when appropriate.
Utilize departmental and clinic scripting, including restating information to ensure clarity and accuracy.
Display a courteous, alert, and pleasant tone of voice, speaking clearly and in a relaxed manner.
Transfer calls when appropriate, staying on the line and announcing where and why the call was transferred (except when transferring to an ACD agent).
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Time Management
Consistently watchful of patient flow by keeping rooms clean, stocked, and available and maintaining adequate inventory.
Consistently check equipment and trays for proper functioning and availability during busy times.
Demonstrate flexibility by performing additional duties under direction of licensed nursing staff or the provider.
Education & Experience High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 3-5 years experience in Ophthalmology and demonstrates proficiency in refracting and applanation tonometry.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Good communication skills.
Typing ≥20 wpm preferred.
CPR Certification within 90 days.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Must be able to successfully complete clinic-based training for all associates.
Ability to work with all levels of personnel.
Ability to work under stressful situations.
Frequent periods of extended standing and sitting.
Possible lifting and assisting of patients.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; when >35 pounds, use patient handling equipment with at least one other associate when available.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the pay range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and/or training.
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Benefits and More
Paid Time Off programs.
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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