Ophthalmic Technician II

Socket.dev; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,696; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401k with Match

Generous PTO Package

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners LLC is looking for an Ophthalmic technician to support a busy practice focused on delivering high-quality eye care. Candidates should possess customer service skills and a background in ophthalmics.

The position requires several specific responsibilities such as obtaining patient history and performing visual assessments. A competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401k match, is offered. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience and be flexible with travel to various locations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of ophthalmic technician experience preferred.
• COA certification preferred.
• Must be flexible with traveling to various locations.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history.
• Perform automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes.
• Administer eye drops and other solutions as ordered.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR software

OCT

Topography equipment

Job description

Company Overview

At Retina Institute of Illinois, we believe in providing compassionate and conscientious retinal care to our patients, with the goal of improving eyesight and preventing loss of vision. Established over 15 years ago, the Retina Institute of Illinois has been providing outstanding retinal care to the Chicago‑land area and surrounding suburbs.

Position Summary

We are now hiring for an Ophthalmic technician that will support a high‑volume ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services.

Pay Range - $22.00-$24.46/hr. Commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision‑making.

Ophthalmic skills include:

• Obtaining and documenting patient history
• Determining visual acuity
• Performing automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes
• Performing basic lensometry
• Pupillary assessment
• Visual field testing
• PAM
• Basic ocular motility assessment
• Automated keratometry
• Osmolarity testing
• Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician
• Performing office duties and clinical tasks – entering data into EMR, providing patient services
• Measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)
• Pre‑operative preparation of patient
• Maintaining equipment and instruments
• Perform ocular imaging including OCT, Topography
• Post‑operative education

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of ophthalmic technician experience preferred
• COA preferred
• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
• Must be flexible with traveling to various locations
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
• The ability to recognize inconsistencies

Education/Certifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school

Company Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE:

• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.