Onsite Ophthalmic Technician – Eye Care Clinic

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Technician to join the Ophthalmology clinic at DCAM - Hyde Park. This 100% onsite, full-time role requires precise eye care procedures and strong patient interaction, with scheduled hours Monday through Friday in the DCAM clinic.

You will work closely with attending physicians and residents to support examinations, intraocular measurements, imaging, and postoperative care while maintaining a clean, organized clinic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Successful completion of an accredited program for Ophthalmic Technicians.
• One year of satisfactory, work experience under ophthalmological supervision.
• Certified by the Joint Commission on Allied Health personnel in Ophthalmology or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• Considerable skills in communicating verbally, in handling public contact with discretion, tact and courtesy, and in determining priorities, organizing work, working independently and in making decisions.
• Ability to ascertain whether a situation is urgent, emergent or routine.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction and order of the physician:
• Takes patient medical, past medical, family and medication histories.
• Records patient ocular history.
• Measures and records visual acuities and intraocular pressures.
• Evaluates the pupil, estimates the anterior chamber depth and examines the eyes for afferent papillary defect.
• Administers eye drops, dressings and shields.
• Assists physician in surgical procedures.
• Instructs the patient on post-operative care and documents accordingly.
• Exhibits basic knowledge and understanding of ocular motility, visual fields, contact lenses (basic principles and fitting procedures), and ocular pharmacology.
• Performs color vision, lensometry, exophthalmometry, Amsler Grid and Schirmer testing.
• Maintains instruments, equipment and a clean and/or sterile environment.
• Maintains supply inventory and orders accordingly.
• Prepares clinic for routine readiness review.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Public interaction

Prioritization

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Ophthalmic Technician program

Job description

UChicago Medicine is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Technician to join the Ophthalmology clinic at DCAM - Hyde Park. This 100% onsite, full-time role requires precise eye care procedures and strong patient interaction, with scheduled hours Monday through Friday in the DCAM clinic.

You will work closely with attending physicians and residents to support examinations, intraocular measurements, imaging, and postoperative care while maintaining a clean, organized clinic environment.