What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician I position at University Retina?
Company Overview:
All University Retina offices are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and each patient’s treatment plan includes the most current and effective therapies or services available.
Position Summary:
Pay Range - $19.00-$22.00/hr. Commensurate with experience
Responsibilities:
University Retina is a full-service practice that specializes in helping patients heal eyesight-robbing diseases of the retina, vitreous, and macula. Led by a team of board-certified ophthalmologists and retina specialists, the practice has locations in Oak Forest, Bedford Park, Lemont, and Lombard, Illinois. With a dedication to education, technology, charity, and compassionate care, the University Retina team strives to provide patients with the highest level of retinal care in the world. The physicians diagnose and treat retinal-related conditions, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment repair, and other disorders of the retina, vitreous, and macula.
All University Retina offices are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and each patient’s treatment plan includes the most current and effective therapies or services available.
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-$22.00/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 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 EMR
- Providing patient services
- Maintaining equipment and instruments
- 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:
- Graduation from an accredited high school
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
EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary : $19 - $22
