OPHTHALMIC TECH

Company: Illinois Eye Center
Location: Peoria
Posted on: April 19, 2025

Job Description:

Who we are looking for:

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

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:

We have an excellent benefit package (some benefits are dependent on full time or part time status) including:

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.

$1000 sign on bonus with no certifications, and a $2000 sign on bonus with certifications (COA, COT, COMT)!

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

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