Ophthalmic Technician I - (Anterior)

About the Role

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. The ophthalmic technician is responsible for assisting ophthalmologists and optometrists by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s ocular health status, performing clinical tests, and ensuring patient care aligns with medical standards.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Performs testing ordered by the doctor, determined by the type of exam, patient complaint, and/or patient history.
• Acts as a medical scribe during physician exams, entering data into electronic medical records.
• Takes ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under physician direction.
• Assists with simple in-office procedures, ensuring proper informed consent is obtained.
• Assists with patient education.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures, protocols, and State/Federal regulations.
• Reports inventory and supply needs to leadership for timely ordering.
• Participates in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings.
• Reports potential or suspected errors to the supervisor or Compliance Officer.
• Contributes to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; related experience preferred.
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.
• Ophthalmic and/or optometric technician experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Maintains a positive attitude with cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.

Pay

Pay Range: $20.00–$22.00/hr, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO package
• Free Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance