OPHTHALMIC TECH

Illinois Eye Center; Peoria, Washington, Pekin (IL, IL, IL); On-site; USD 25,623 - 30,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Insurance - health, dental, group term life, and short-term disability

Uniform allowance

Jury duty pay

Traditional and Roth 401k with match

Profit sharing contribution

Awards program

Continued education & advanced training opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Illinois Eye Center is seeking enthusiastic individuals for ophthalmic technician positions in Peoria, IL. The successful candidates will be responsible for data collection and ensuring patients feel confident in their treatment. This role involves effective teamwork and strong analytical skills.

The ideal applicant will have a high school diploma or GED and possess knowledge in eye anatomy, along with solid computer skills. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the eye.
• Efficient on computers, typing at least 30 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection functions as delegated by the physician.
• Demonstrate ophthalmic technician skills.
• Instill patient confidence in the treatment.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the eye

Problem solver

Analytical

Organized

Patient management skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Peoria Office - Peoria, IL 61615

Salary Range: $18.60 - $22.30 Hourly

Who we are looking for

People who are passionate about the care of our patients. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of a medical team that puts our patients first and works well with a team of professionals. Someone who wants a successful career in the eye care profession where your efforts make a difference. We want people who are tech‑savvy, enthusiastic, cares about others, and wants to work in a fast paced and fun environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Insurance - health, dental, group term life, and short-term disability
• Uniform allowance
• Jury duty pay
• Traditional and Roth 401k with match
• Profit sharing contribution
• Awards program
• Continued education & advanced training opportunities
• Employee discounts

This is a 40 hour per week position.

Work hours are somewhere between 7 am and 5:30 pm dependent on the position and patient needs. Some positions may work on a Saturday rotation with hours between 7 am and 12 pm. This position may require traveling to all of our locations.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Disability.

Responsibilities

To perform an extensive number of data collection functions as delegated by the physician to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patients and to do so in a way that instills patient confidence in the treatment. Demonstrate ophthalmic technician skills.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the eye, optics, testing techniques, utilization of equipment relative to position.
• Problem solver
• Analytical
• Perfectionist
• Personable
• Organized
• Patient management skills
• Efficient on computers, type at least 30 wpm

Preferred

COA, COT, or COMT certification