Part Time Data Scrubbing Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

1 - 8 hour shift per week

Pay Range

**Ideal candidate will be able to refract and help assist in Lasik, Ptk and Cross-Linking procedures as well as be trained to assist in LensX procedures.**

Major Responsibilities:

History Taking and Basic Skills

• Obtains and analyzes patient history
• Conducts patient follow-up examinations
• Instructs patients in Refractive testing and procedures
• Provides medical evaluation
• Explains eye medications and ocular procedures to patients or refers to appropriate professional staff member as requires
• Observes and evaluates patient's reaction to medication and treatment. Reports untoward or significant reactions to professional staff.
• Develops and implements service specific operational protocols that promote service efficiency and teamwork
• Provides direct patient care on assigned services
• Serves in a liaison or triage capacity between the physician and patient to answer questions, coordinate care or provide patient education.

Diagnostic Testing and Examination Skills

• Assists surgeon in Refractive surgery
• Performs preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to:
• A-Scan,Topography, Retinoscopy, Refractions, Slit lamp examinations, Cell Count, OCT (Anterior Chamber, KCN)
• Measures acuity of patient, with and without glasses, for distance and near vision
• Obtain topographical measurements of the eye to include corneal diameter and curvature
• Examines cornea, lens and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and notes variation from normal.
• Dilates patient's pupils as required by protocol with Mydriacyl 1% an Neo-Synephrine 2.5% eye drops.
• Checks motility & confrontational field

Clinical Duties

• Prepares exam room and patient for exam and treatment
• Explains pre- and post-operative instructions of procedures, limitations and medications
• Handles medically related telephone calls as directed by physician
• Reviews charts prior to surgery to assure surgical compliance.
• Performs additional tests, if necessary
• Calibrates and maintains all ophthalmic equipment and instruments according to protocol.
• Provides adequate supplies to perform tests and sets up instruments for ophthalmic procedures and examinations and maintains and orders supplies according to protocol
• Performs all necessary safety procedures, which includes sterilization of instruments
• Provide support to physicians during eye procedures/surgeries that include: Optiwave Refractive Analysis (ORA), Verion Image Guided System, Cell Count, Intralase/Intacs, etc.
• Directs flow of patients examined by a Vision Correction Center surgeon
• Instill pre-operative eye drops, and instill eye drops after surgery. The eye drops might include but are not limited to:
• Proparacaine, Tetravisc, Vigamox, Prednisolone, Ceulluvisc

Administrative

• Assists in answering phones, filling out forms, etc as required.
• Answers telephone inquiries regarding Refractive Surgery
• Screens patients and telephone calls from patients and referring physicians to determine appropriate line of action
• Explains diagnostic procedures and Refractive surgery
• Performs data entry in medical charts and computer.
• Coordinates pre-operative and surgical appointments.
• Orders supplies according to protocol
• Ensures that patient preparation and paperwork is complete for pre-operative patients as required by surgery
• Ensures exam rooms are stocked daily.
• Ensures confidentiality of all records and information related to patients, physicians, employees, Vision Correction Center and in related interests.
• Complies with safety policies and according to applicable regulations.
  

Education/Experience Required:

• Associates degree or an equivalent 2 - 3 years of clinical experience in a specialty-based ophthalmology practice.
• Must be certified on all LASIK equipment, including ability to provide consultation and pre-operative workups, LASER operation and LASER room scrubbing within 90 days of hire.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent communication skills.
• History taking and documentation skills.
• Medical Terminology and Knowledge.
• Competency on all equipment associated with Refractive Surgery and general ophthalmology.
• Able to perform refractions.
• Allegretto and IntraLase certification within 90 days of hire.
• Current CPR certification.

Excellent communication skills.

• History taking and documentation skills.
• Medical Terminology and Knowledge.
• Competency on all equipment associated with Refractive Surgery and general ophthalmology.
• Able to perform refractions.
• Allegretto and IntraLase certification within 90 days of hire. Current CPR certification.
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in understanding customer service skills.
• Able to work in a team environment with surgeons and other staff members.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Able to maintain a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates tact and good judgement.
• Mature, highly motivated, decisive and flexible.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. (Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis).

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.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant 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, andShort- 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