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Our thriving ophthalmology practice is currently seeking an ophthalmic technician to assist our healthcare team

with patient exams. The successful applicant will be responsible for documenting accurate and detailed

information of patient visits. The ideal candidate will provide the highest quality customer service to patients,

adhere to practice protocols and processes, and effectively manage the volume of work without allowing quality

to be compromised.  

Responsibilities

• Collecting information requested by the ophthalmologist/optometrist, such as medical histories and eye measurements.
• Ability to test eye pressure, pupil reactions, scope of vision, color vision and muscle movement.
• Explaining and assisting with procedures, treatments, and diagnoses to patients.
• Will properly attach all test results to the appropriate patient chart.
• Prepare the surgical room and equipment and observing the patient.
• Clean and stock patient rooms
• History taking
• Visual acuity measurement
• Refractometry (measurements for the glasses prescription)
• Tonometry (measure eye pressure)
• Measure pupil size and reactivity
• Test and measure eye muscle function
• Visual field testing
• Corneal thickness measurement
• Corneal curvature measurement
• Corneal topography
• Retinal nerve fiber layer measurement
• Retinal thickness and topography
• Fluorescein angiography
• A and B-scan ultrasonography
• Assist with contact lens fitting, and patient instruction
• Prepare for and assist with in-office procedures
• Surgical assisting
• Travel to other clinic sites as needed
• Any other administrative tasks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

1 YEAR EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

COA CERTIFIED PREFERRED

COT CERTIFIED

LASIK EXPERIENCE IS A PLUS

EDUCATION: 

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT. 

COA CERTIFIED

COT CERTIFIED

PREFERRED SKILLS

NextGen experience is a plus

Ability to multi-task

Ability to speak Italian, Polish, Russian or Spanish is highly desired

Need somebody that can work, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. If more hours are needed, candidate must be willing to travel to Chicago/Park Ridge and Lombard Offices