An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.
Ophthalmic Tech/Scribe University Retina - 4.0 Oak Forest, IL Job Details Full-time $20 - $26 an hour 3 days ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Customer communication Maintaining patient confidentiality In-person customer service
Typing Full Job Description Company Overview:
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, Lombard, and Lincolnwood, 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.
Position Summary:
University Retina and Macula Associates is now looking for an Ophthlamic Technician/Scribe that will support a high-volume retina practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services. Pay Range - $20.00-$26.00/hr. Commensurate with experience
Responsibilities:
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 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
Qualifications:
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 Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly lit setting Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred Certified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC) preferred Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred
Education:
Graduation from an accredited high school
Company Benefits:
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
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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. For more information related to our benefits offered, please follow the link to our benefits page: https://www.eyesouthpartners.com/careers/employee-benefits/ (If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste it into your browser). #IND
