Ophthalmic Technician

Advanced-Eye-Care,-Sc; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life insurance (Employer-Paid)

Disability insurance (Employer-Paid)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Uniform allowance

Vision care

401k profit sharing

Cash balance plan

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Advanced Eye Care in New Lenox, IL is seeking a qualified Ophthalmic Technician to assist patients throughout the eye examination and treatment process. The role involves preparing patients, conducting history taking, and performing diagnostic tests under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting in minor surgical procedures, providing patient education, and maintaining exam rooms and equipment.

Qualifications

• Ophthalmic Technician training completed or prior on-the-job training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate empathetically in a professional, courteous and efficient manner.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to maintain workflow.
• Interest in continuing education and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients through the eye examination and treatment process; prepare patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explain procedures.
• Perform history taking, diagnostic testing and pre-testing in preparation for physician exam and consultation.
• Assist in minor surgical procedures.
• Provide patient education; maintain exam room and diagnostic instrument supplies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Empathy/Professionalism

Team player

Task organization

Education

Ophthalmic Technician training

Job description

About Advanced Eye Care

Advanced Eye Care believes in the collaborative approach to patient-centric care using the latest technology. AEC prides itself on investment in employee skill development and in delivering five-star patient experiences. Our primary practice focus is cataract and cornea surgery and comprehensive anterior segment medical management. Our medically-focused optometrists specialize in dry eye disease and keratoconus. We have offices located in Lemont and New Lenox, Illinois, and treat more than 18,000 patient encounters per year.

Job Summary:

• Responsible for assisting patients through the course of eye examination and treatment; prepare patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explain procedures
• Perform all areas of history taking, diagnostic testing and pre-testing in preparation for physician exam and consultation
• Assist in minor surgical procedures
• Provide patient educationMaintain exam room and diagnostic instrument supplies
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Completion of Ophthalmic Technician training or prior on-the-job training
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate empathetically in a professional, courteous and efficient manner
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks in order to complete and maintain workflow
• Ability to work effectively as a team member who is flexible, cooperative and willing to assist othersInterest in continuing education and professional growth
• Commitment to accountability and dependability

Full Time Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Employer-Paid Group Life
• Employer-Paid Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Uniform Allowance
• Vision Care Benefits and Optical Allowance
• 401k Profit Sharing
• Cash Balance Plan
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings – Family Life, Family STD, Critical Illness, Accident, Pet Insurance, Identity Protection