Ophthalmic Technician I

Ophthalmic TechnicianAt 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.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 - $22.33-$23.00/hr. commensurate with experience.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 historyDetermining visual acuityPerforming automated refractionAdministering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physicianPerforming office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR providing patient servicesMeasurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)Pre-operative preparation of patientMaintaining equipment and instrumentsQualifications:2 to 3 years of ophthalmic or optometric technician experience preferredCOA preferredDependable transportation required to travel to other offices as requiredMust be flexible with traveling to various locations.Ability to pay attention to detailAbility to maintain confidentialityThe ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeableThe ability to recognize inconsistenciesGraduation from an accredited high schoolCompany benefits:MedicalDentalVision401k w/ MatchHSA/FSATelemedicineGenerous PTO packageWe also offer the following benefits for free:Employee discounts and perksEmployee assistance programGroup life/AD&DShort term disability insuranceLong term disability insuranceEyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. EyeSouth Partners