OPHTHALMIC TECH

Optical TechnicianPeoria Office - Peoria, IL 61615Salary Range $21.22 - $26.41 HourlyOverviewWe are looking for individuals who want to be part of a medical team that puts our patients first and works well with a team of professionals. Someone who wants a successful career in the eye care profession where your efforts make a difference. We want people who are tech-savvy, enthusiastic, cares about others, and wants to work in a fast paced and fun environment.BenefitsWe have an excellent benefit package (some benefits are dependent on full time or part time status) including:Paid time offPaid holidaysInsurance - health, dental, group term life, and short-term disabilityUniform allowanceJury duty payTraditional and Roth 401k with matchProfit sharing contributionAwards programContinued education & advanced training opportunitiesEmployee discountsThis is a 40 hour per week position.Work hours are somewhere between 7 am and 5:30 pm dependent on the position and patient needs. Some positions may work on a Saturday rotation with hours between 7 am and 12 pm.This position may require traveling to all of our locations.An Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Disability.ResponsibilitiesTo perform an extensive number of data collection functions as delegated by the physician to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patients and to do so in a way that instills patient confidence in the treatment. Demonstrate ophthalmic technician skills.Education & ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED equivalentEssential Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of anatomy and physiology of the eye, optics, testing techniques, utilization of equipment relative to position.Problem solverAnalyticalPerfectionistPersonableOrganizedPatient management skillsEfficient on computers, type at least 30 wpmPreferred: COA, COT, or COMT certification