OPHTHALMIC TECH

Job Details: Job Location: Peoria Office - Peoria, IL 61615, Salary Range: $21.22 - $26.41 Hourly

People who are passionate about the care of our patients. We 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.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Insurance - health, dental, group term life, and short-term disability
• Uniform allowance
• Jury duty pay
• Traditional and Roth 401k with match
• Profit sharing contribution
• Awards program
• Continued education & advanced training opportunities
• Employee discounts

This 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.

Responsibilities:

To 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 & Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the eye, optics, testing techniques, utilization of equipment relative to position.
• Problem solver
• Analytical
• Perfectionist
• Personable
• Organized
• Patient management skills
• Efficient on computers, type at least 30 wpm

Preferred: COA, COT, or COMT certification