Ophthalmic Technician - Glen Ellyn

Duly Health and Care; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 28,309 - 42,498; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year

Immediate 401(k) match

40 hours paid volunteer time off

Parental leave at 100% pay

Job summary

Duly Health and Care is seeking a Full-Time Ophthalmic Technician in Glen Ellyn. This role involves extensive patient interaction and data collection to facilitate accurate diagnoses. Ideal candidates will possess a High School diploma and preferably be a Certified Ophthalmic Technician.

We offer competitive pay ranging from $20.55 to $30.85, alongside comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with a focus on employee wellness and community engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• COT certification is preferred or in progress.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an ophthalmology/optometry setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs data collection functions as delegated by the physician.
• Provides patient communication about procedures.
• Maintains accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.

Skills

Patient interaction

Data collection

EMR documentation

Ophthalmic evaluation techniques

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Minimum of 2 years of experience in ophthalmology/optometry

Tools

Ophthalmic evaluation equipment

Job description

Overview

Ophthalmic Technician - Glen Ellyn - Ophthalmology

Position Highlights

• Full-Time, 40 hours
• Hours: Monday–Friday; hours vary from 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Location: Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove and Hinsdale
• Travel: Expected to clinics in Naperville and Bloomingdale if needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost
• Employer provided life and disability insurance
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year
• Immediate 401(k) match
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met

Responsibilities

This individual is responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper diagnosis of the patient’s condition.

• Interacts with all patients using respect and professionalism
• Communicates with patient about the processes and procedures taking place during their visit
• Ascertain patient needs and unusual circumstances, via patient or family member
• Seeks advice from more senior staff or doctors as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities
• Provides telephone support regarding ocular emergencies, prescription refills and patient care questions
• Adheres to approved policies and procedures
• Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history, family history and history of allergies and medications
• Completes accurate, concise documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Performs accurate and consistent patient care procedures, including but not limited to:

• Confrontational visual fields, evaluation of motility and pupillary function tests
• Applanation tonometry and tono-pen tonometry
• Refractometry
• Angle assessment and dilation of pupils
• Automated visual field testing
• Ophthalmic imaging
• Retina and optic nerve scanning (OCT)
• Corneal topography
• Keratometry and pachymetry
• Assists in maintaining the exam rooms by cleaning between patients and at the end of the day
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Prepares to take certification test
• Maintains HIPAA compliance

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or in the process of certification
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an ophthalmology/optometry setting
• Fundamental experience working with standard ophthalmic evaluation equipment

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $20.55–$30.85 with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.