Ophthalmic Technician

EyeCare Services Partners (ESP); Stickney Township (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, optical coverage

401K

Short- and long-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parking

Job summary

Chicago Eye Consultants in Stickney, IL is seeking an energetic Ophthalmic Technician to join a collaborative ophthalmology team. The role includes preparing patients for exams, conducting preliminary testing, and assisting physicians during procedures. Opportunities exist to grow within a multi-specialty eye care practice.

The position emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and a positive office culture. Travel to other locations may be needed to support clinical needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in multi-specialty clinic preferred.
• NextGen EPM certification preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, staff, managers, and doctors.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Highly energetic with a positive attitude.
• Must be willing to travel to other offices occasionally to meet the demands of business.
• Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours.
• Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly lit setting.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred.
• Certified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC) preferred.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make introductions and establish rapport with patients.
• Initiate patient evaluation and document the chief complaint and ocular findings.
• Perform pre-exam testing including visual acuity and tonometry.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office.
• Assist with fitting contact lenses and patient education on care.
• Open and close exam lanes daily and maintain equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain professional conduct with colleagues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Bilingual

Travel willingness

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

COA Certification

OSC Certification

COT Certification

NextGen EPM certification

Job description

Chicago Eye Consultants is seeking a energetic, patient-focused Ophthalmic Technician to join our collaborative, multi-specialty ophthalmology team in Stickney, Illinois.

Bring your skills to a practice where patient care and teamwork are top priorities. Enjoy regular hours, a supportive work culture, and a team environment where your contributions are valued.

If you're a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Technician, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career while making a real difference in patients’ lives.

This is your opportunity to join one of the areas most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry.Chicago Eye Consultants isa multi-sub-specialtyeye care practice composed of fellowship-trained board-certified ophthalmologists in every subspecialty of ophthalmology. Our goal is to provide each patient with the latest in comprehensive eye care in an efficient, patient-friendly private practice environment.

We are committed to customer service and making every interaction extraordinary while inspiring the complete confidence of our patients. Our employees contribute directly to the growth and success of our practices and take pride in being a member of our team. We strongly believe that the way our patients and customers are treated by our employees is as important as the services provided by the doctor.

All of us atChicago Eye Consultants arecommitted to inclusion and diversity. We believe today more than ever; it isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of service, caring and listening and we would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities.

TheOphthalmic Technicianwill perform a range of duties which include preparing the patient to see Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist and conduct preliminary exams and obtaining ophthalmic history and preliminary testing including tonometry, VF, and OCT. In addition, the preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning, and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures may be required. Traveling to other locations may also be necessary to support clinical needs.

Responsibilities:

• Make introductions and establish rapport with patients
• Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines
• Patients work up obtaining ophthalmic history and preliminary testing including tonometry, VF, and OCT
• Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extra ocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing
• Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, A/B scans, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), and optical biometry
• Additional testing as requested by doctor
• Perform retinoscopy and refractometry. Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office
• Assist with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in care and insertion of lenses
• Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart
• Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physicians
• Check temperature of medical refrigerator daily
• Maintain and conduct inventory of medications and supplies
• Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment
• Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing
• Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement, as necessary
• Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner and as per office procedures, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charging wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers
• Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines
• Prioritize building and maintaining a positive relationship with doctors and clinical colleagues
• Executes duties of position in a professional and courteous manner
• Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

Bilingual is a plus

• Two years’ experience in multi-specialty clinic preferred
• NextGen EPM certification preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, staff, managers, and doctors
• Basic computer literacy required
• Highly energetic with a positive attitude
• Must be willing to travel to other offices occasionally to meet the demands of business
• Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours
• Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly lit setting
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred
• Certified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC) preferred
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred

In Turn We Will Provide:

• Benefits to full-time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short- and long-term disability
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Paid parking where applicable
• Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected
• Clear career ladder opportunities
• Offered pay range $21.00/Hr. - 24.00/Hr.