Ophthalmic Technician I — Eye Care Team Support

EyeSouth Partners; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO

Job summary

Retina Institute of Illinois, part of EyeSouth Partners, is seeking a dedicated ophthalmic technician to support physicians through clinical testing, chart review, and data entry in our fast-paced clinic in Gurnee, IL.

The role requires a High School Diploma, Nextech/ICP experience preferred, strong communication skills, and the ability to act as a medical scribe. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Ophthalmic/optometric technician experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Perform testing ordered by doctor and determined by exam type, patient history, or complaint.
• Act as a medical scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into EMR.
• Take ocular and systemic history and accurately record visual acuity.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications as directed by physician.
• Assist with simple in-office procedures and ensure informed consent is obtained.
• Assist with patient education and maintain cleanliness of exam rooms.
• Comply with all practice procedures, protocols and regulations.

Job description

Retina Institute of Illinois, part of EyeSouth Partners, is seeking a dedicated ophthalmic technician to support physicians through clinical testing, chart review, and data entry in our fast-paced clinic in Gurnee, IL.

The role requires a High School Diploma, Nextech/ICP experience preferred, strong communication skills, and the ability to act as a medical scribe. Competitive benefits are offered.