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Kirk Eye Center

Ophthalmic Tester

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $20/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: River Forest, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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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 Tester Kirk Eye Center - 3.2 River Forest, IL Job Details Full-time From $20 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork Medical office experience High school diploma or GED Attention to detail Typing Full Job Description Kirk Eye Center is looking for a

FULL TIME

Ophthalmic Tester for our River Forest , IL location.

Job Description:

Kirk Eye Center is hiring a motivated, long term, detail oriented and enthusiastic Ophthalmic Tester to join our team. Here at Kirk Eye Center, we strive for excellent patient experience and supportive teamwork. This position exemplifies a professional atmosphere to achieve personal growth while working with a team.

Responsibilities:

We are a multi-specialty/multi-physician practice seeking a candidate with the following skills:

Perform tests: Visual fields, A-scans (IOL Master), and OCT.

This position is full-time Monday through Friday.

Ideal candidate will:

Have experience working in an MD office.
Be familiar with EMR environment (IMedicWare a plus)
Want to learn new skills and eventually secure their Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification and interested in learning the skills needed to become an Ophthalmic Technician.
Able to type 40+ words per-minute.

Culture and Values:

Our staffs' success is based on the ability to work as a team and support each other. We are looking for someone who will value our culture of Kindness, Excellence and Communication (KEC-Kirk Eye Center). Visit our website to find out more about us . Competitive salary and benefit package including 85% subsidy of medical insurance. We also offer PTO, dental insurance, 401K, CME and eye care benefits. Please attach your resume. No phone calls please.

Pay:

Starting at $20/hour , with the potential for a higher rate based on relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching of up to 6% Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Medical specialties:

Ophthalmology Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Ophthalmology:

1 year (Preferred)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person