Technician

Bridgeview Eye Partners; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $19-$24

6.5 paid holidays per year

8 days PTO first year

Health, dental and 401k

Certification program growth

Job summary

Kovach Eye Institute in South Barrington, IL, is seeking a Technician to support doctors with front-line clinical and administrative tasks, including obtaining patient histories, performing preliminary testing, scheduling, and assisting with exams. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient communication, and teamwork in a busy ophthalmology practice.

You will help prepare exam rooms, maintain supplies, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for patients and staff while contributing to the

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye examinations by communicating the features and benefits of our preliminary testing procedures.
• Perform all preliminary and any doctor requested tests on all patients.
• Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays.
• Prepare exam room by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies.
• Provide a safe, clean, organized and inviting environment for both patients and staff.
• Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the office manager or team lead, and doctor(s).

Job description

Position Summary

The Technician fulfills an important role in providing data that is critical to the doctor in order to provide proper care and treatment to each patient. This individual is responsible for various administrative and clinical functions, including obtaining patient histories, performing preliminary and ancillary testing, scheduling patients, preparing the exam room, and assisting the doctors with any exam needs. They ensure the practice’s quality standards are met, while completing specific, essential responsibilities that pertain to the patient’s experience and effective communication.

Position Summary

The Technician fulfills an important role in providing data that is critical to the doctor in order to provide proper care and treatment to each patient. This individual is responsible for various administrative and clinical functions, including obtaining patient histories, performing preliminary and ancillary testing, scheduling patients, preparing the exam room, and assisting the doctors with any exam needs. They ensure the practice’s quality standards are met, while completing specific, essential responsibilities that pertain to the patient’s experience and effective communication.

Location: Kovach Eye Institute, South Barrington

What We Offer

• Starting hourly wage of $19- $24 based on previous experience and certifications
• 6.5 paid holidays per year
• Approximately 8 days of PTO within first year
• Full slate of benefits to include health, dental and 401k
• Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye examinations by communicating the features and benefits of our preliminary testing procedures.
• Perform all preliminary and any doctor requested tests on all patients.
• Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays.
• Prepare exam room by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies.
• Provide a safe, clean, organized and inviting environment for both patients and staff.
• Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the office manager or team lead, and doctor(s).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (per ADA Guidelines)

• Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
• Physical requirements: Light work. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 lbs. from waist to shoulder, and 5 lbs. from shoulder to overhead.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.