Ophthalmic Assistant: Day Shift with Benefits & Growth

IHA; Hickory Hills (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits on your

FIRST DAY!!!

competitive wages

great work atmosphere

403(b)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Loyola is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician for a Maywood-based role with travel to Burr Ridge, Hickory Hills and Oakbrook Terrace as needed. Monday through Friday Day Shift.

The position involves providing patient care, performing specialized ophthalmic testing, and conducting basic eye exams to support diagnosis and treatment. Requires an Associate degree or Ophthalmic Technician Program; certification within the first year of employment. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent training in ophthalmic technology.
• Completion of Ophthalmic Technician Program or related credential.
• Staff must become certified ophthalmic assistants within the first year of employment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care including specialized ophthalmic testing, triage and patient teaching.
• Perform basic and routine eye examination procedures to assist in diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.
• Explain diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients.

Skills

Manual refraction

Applanation tonometry

Education

Associates Degree

Ophthalmic Technician Program

Job description

Loyola is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician for a Maywood-based role with travel to Burr Ridge, Hickory Hills and Oakbrook Terrace as needed. Monday through Friday Day Shift.

The position involves providing patient care, performing specialized ophthalmic testing, and conducting basic eye exams to support diagnosis and treatment. Requires an Associate degree or Ophthalmic Technician Program; certification within the first year of employment. Visa sponsorship is not available.