Ophthalmic Technician I at Retina Institute of Illinois

Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Ophthalmic Skills, Patient History, Visual Acuity, Automated Refraction, Eye Drops Administration, Office Duties, Clinical Tasks, Intraocular Pressure Measurement, Pre-operative Preparation, Equipment Maintenance, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Instruction Seeking

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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 - $19.00- $22.00Hr. 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 refraction Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMRPproviding patient services Measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry) Pre-operative preparation of patient Maintaining equipment and instruments Qualifications • 2 to 3 years of ophthalmic or optometric 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 For more information related to our benefits offered, please follow the link to our benefits page: https://www.eyesouthpartners.com/careers/employee-benefits/ (If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste it into your browser). EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

The Ophthalmic Technician I will support a high-volume ophthalmic practice by obtaining and documenting patient history, determining visual acuity, and performing various clinical tasks. Responsibilities also include administering eye drops and maintaining equipment.