Ophthalmic Tech: Patient-Focused Eye Care Pro

Illinois Eye Center; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Group life insurance

Short-term disability

Uniform allowance

401k with match

Profit sharing

Education opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Illinois Eye Center in Peoria, IL seeks an ophthalmic technician to support physicians through data collection and patient testing, ensuring accurate assessments and patient confidence.

Responsibilities include performing testing procedures, maintaining equipment, and assisting with patient scheduling. A high school diploma or GED is required; COA/COT/COMT preferred but not required. Some positions may require travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the eye, optics, testing techniques.
• Problem solver with analytical mindset.
• Efficient on computers, type at least 30 wpm.

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.

Skills

Eye anatomy

Testing techniques

Patient management

Computer skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Organized

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Illinois Eye Center in Peoria, IL seeks an ophthalmic technician to support physicians through data collection and patient testing, ensuring accurate assessments and patient confidence.

Responsibilities include performing testing procedures, maintaining equipment, and assisting with patient scheduling. A high school diploma or GED is required; COA/COT/COMT preferred but not required. Some positions may require travel between locations.