Ophthalmic Technician I

About the role

The Retina Institute of Illinois is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join their high-volume ophthalmic practice in the Chicago-land area. The ideal candidate will provide compassionate and conscientious care to patients while supporting the practice's mission.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining and documenting patient history
• Determining visual acuity
• Performing automated refraction
• 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
• Maintaining equipment and instruments

Requirements

• Customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Independent decision-making skills
• Ophthalmic skills including obtaining and documenting patient history, determining visual acuity, performing automated refraction, administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions, and performing office duties and clinical tasks
• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as needed
• Flexibility with traveling to various locations
• The ability to pay attention to detail
• The ability to maintain confidentiality
• The ability to seek instruction in areas where they are not knowledgeable
• The ability to recognize inconsistencies

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

Pay

$19.00-$21.00/hr. Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Varies based on department needs

Benefits

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

Company Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity at our company. We offer a competitive benefits package and employee discounts and perks.

Contact

For more information about this position, please contact us at [Contact Information].