Ophthalmic Technician

Hauser Ross Eye Institute; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and optical coverage

401K

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Paid parking

Career ladder opportunities

Job summary

Hauser Ross Eye Institute in Sycamore, Illinois, is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Technician I to join a respected eye care team. The role involves preparing patients for exams, performing pre-exam testing, and assisting physicians during minor procedures. Travel to other offices may be required.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of ophthalmic tech experience and COA/COT credentials are preferred. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment focused on

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Willing to travel to other offices occasionally to meet business needs.
• Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients to see Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist and conduct preliminary exam and collect medical history.
• Perform pre-exam testing including visual acuity, tonometry, and other ocular assessments.
• Assist with ophthalmic instruments, minor surgical and laser procedures.
• Assist with contact lens fitting and patient instruction.
• Travel to other locations as needed to support clinical needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Travel willingness

Stamina/standing

Typing ability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Technician to join our respected practice in Sycamore, Illinois.

This is your chance to build a rewarding career in eye care with a team that values your skills and supports your growth. Enjoy regular hours with no late evenings or major holidays, a comprehensive benefits package, and a collaborative work environment where your contributions truly make a difference.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of recent experience as an Ophthalmic Technician. COA/COT certification is highly preferred.

This is your opportunity to join one of the areas most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry. We are a nationally recognized leader in EMR and technology with an excellent clinical support team and dynamic leadership. 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 at Hauser Ross Eye Institute are committed to inclusion and belonging. We believe today more than ever that creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make it easy for others to do the same will benefit us all. It isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of caring, listening and service. We would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities.

The Ophthalmic Technician I will perform a range of duties which include preparing the patient to see Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist and conduct preliminary exam and captures medical history. 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.
• 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
• 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
• One to two years’ experience in multi-specialty clinic 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
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid parking where applicable
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected
• Clear career ladder opportunities
• Offered pay $20-$24/Per Hr.