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OSF HealthCare

Ophthalmic Assistant

Pay: $21.93–$25.80/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Peoria, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

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.

$40,109 / year median in Illinois

+25% projected growth

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Job Description

Ophthalmic Assistant OSF HealthCare - 3.4 Peoria, IL Job Details Full-time $21.93 - $25.80 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications Certified Ophthalmic Assistant High school diploma or GED Desktop applications Computer skills Productivity software

Full Job Description Total Rewards:

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. Expected pay for this position is $21.93 - $25.80/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview:

This position will be offering support at the OSF Illinois Neurogical Institute (INI) in Peoria, IL

POSITION SUMMARY

The Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) generates important preliminary information to be used by the ophthalmologist; reviews patient status and performs medical tests. The COA assists with the documentation and education for patients seen by the Ophthalmologist.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School/GED Other Licenses/Certifications:

Active Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) must be certified through the IJCAHPO within 2 years of hire.

Other skills/knowledge:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.