Ophthalmic Technician - Tinley Park

Midwest Physicians Administrative Services, LLC dba Duly Health and Care; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Mental health benefit at no cost

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Volunteer time off

Parental leave and adoption benefits

Job summary

Duly Health and Care in Tinley Park is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support physicians in a busy eye care practice. This full-time role requires performing ophthalmic assessments and data collection, preparing patients, and documenting in the EMR with HIPAA compliance.

Travel to Joliet/Oak Lawn clinics when needed and a Monday–Friday schedule with 8:00 AM–5:30 PM hours. Candidates should have a High School diploma and COT certification or be in process, with at least 2 years in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• COT certification or in progress required.
• COT certification must be obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection functions to aid diagnosis as delegated by the physician.
• Interact with patients with respect and professionalism.
• Document patient information accurately in the EMR.
• Provide telephone support for ocular emergencies, refills, and questions.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or in process

Must get COT certification within one year

Tools

Ophthalmic evaluation equipment

Job description

At Duly Health and Care, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do. With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.

Position Highlights

Ophthalmology Full-Time, 40 hours Hours: Monday-Friday; hours vary from 8:00AM-5:30PM Location: Tinley Park Travel: Expected to clinics in Joliet and Oak Lawn when 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 patients condition.
• Interacts with all patients using respect and professionalism.
• Communicates with patient about the processes and procedures taking place during their visit.
• Ascertains 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: Visual acuity 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 compliancy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or is in the process of getting certification
• Must get COT certification within one year of being employed
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in ophthalmology/optometry setting
• Fundamental experience working with standard ophthalmic evaluation equipment.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Company Culture

Let’s start with what matters. People. Purpose. Care. At Duly Health and Care, we believe healthcare works best when it’s personal, connected, and led by people who truly care. We are a physician-led medical group built on trusted relationships, teamwork, and a shared commitment to putting patients first in every decision we make. Our team members are caregivers, collaborators, problem-solvers, and leaders. Together, we show up with compassion, act with purpose, and take ownership of the care we deliver and the experience we create. Whether you’re caring directly for patients or supporting the teams who do, your role matters here, and your voice is valued. We listen with intention, work as one, and challenge ourselves to keep improving, not for recognition, but because our patients, families, and communities count on us. Innovation at Duly isn’t about chasing what’s next for its own sake. It’s about finding better ways to deliver high-quality, affordable, and accessible care, today and into the future. If you’re looking for meaningful work, supportive teammates, and the opportunity to help shape the future of care while staying grounded in compassion and community, you’ll find your place at Duly.