Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description

WE ARE GROWING.....AGAIN!! WE HAVE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

Are you looking for a change? Or a possible career shift? Join the NORTHWEST EYE CENTER team and expand your professional horizon!

HIRING FOR SEVERAL POSITIONS IN 5 LOCATIONS!

Hiring MD Techs/Scribes in Barrington, Elgin, Crystal Lake

Also seeking OD Techs, stellar Opticians with great sales records, a Provider Relations Specialist Lake Zurich area and South west area, and Front Desk Patient Service Rep.

You will want to be a part of this great expanding team!

Looking for Experienced Ophthalmic Technicians/ Scribes

Northwest Eye Center

Barrington, Crystal Lake, and/or Elgin, Illinois

****Sign On Bonus $300.00 after 60 days of gainful employment***

Ophthalmology Practice

Ophthalmology practice seeking an experienced individuals with a proven track record of success:

1. Excellent work ethics

2. Reliability

3. Organizational skills

4. Manually refract

5. Flexibility-Willingness to work from different locations

6. Professionalism

7. Maintain a positive attitude

8. EMR-Nextech

9. Possess the ability to multi-task

Work as a team!

The Technician is expected to work as a team to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.

A trained trained/experienced technician should be versed in all areas of the clinic; some cross-training may be required. For Trainees, applicant will be trained accordingly.

Ability to manually refract is highly desirable.

Ability to Scribe, or learn, is highly desirable.

Duties include working up patients (history, VA, Tonometry, refracting), doing fundus photography, OCT, IOL master and visual field screening.

Informing patients on IPL and OptiLIFT

Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

EMR Experience a must

Recent Experience in the following skills required for the experienced technician.

Refraction (manual)

Fundus photography

Optical coherence topography and specular microscopy;
Patient education
Taking measurements for cataract surgery
Prepping patients for laser procedures
IOL master
Visual fields
Pachymetry

OCT

Scans

Assisting with the management of the flow of patients/rooms.

Candidate must be able to document a complete ocular and medical history.

COT (Certified Ophthalmic Technician) or COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) certification is not mandatory but preferred. Northwest Eye Center may agree to pay for your Certification with a reasonable employment agreement.

Salary commensurate with work experience & education.

Benefits include:

• $300 sign-on bonus
• $300 Referral program (if employee is successful for 90 days)
• Health Insurance available
• Profit sharing
• 401K
• Retirement contributions
• PTO/Paid Holidays
• Employee and Family Discounts
• Full
• Rotating Saturday schedule (1/2 day) 2 per month. Time off during the week to compensate when working a Saturday.
• Employee Assistance Program available thru ADP Payroll Company

Additional benefits:

• Monthly Theme Pot Lucks
• Annual Holiday Party
• Fantastic staff to work with
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary based on experience/skills

Work Remotely

• No

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)
• Ophthalmic Technicians & Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $27