Do you love connecting with patients and helping them see the world clearly? Are you passionate about providing top-notch patient care? If so, Professional Eye Care Center wants you on our team!
As an Optometric Technician, you’ll maintain a professional and friendly demeanor while guiding patients through optical testing, helping them understand their visual abilities, and assisting them in selecting the perfect eyewear.
When you join Professional Eye Care Center, you’re not just starting a job—you’re joining a close-knit team that values your personal life and supports your growth every day. Here, your passion for exceptional patient care is celebrated, and your career can flourish.
Why you’ll love working with us :
- Paid Lunch : Adds a day’s pay to each biweekly paycheck.
- 4-Day Work Week (No Weekends!) : Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a flexible schedule.
- Full Medical Benefits : We cover 100% of your medical insurance premium.
- Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) : Secure your financial future with our employee pension program.
Bring your dedication and passion to Professional Eye Care Center and build a career you love!
Apply today and start your journey as an Optometric Technician in Niles, IL.
Responsibilities
Greet all office guests in a professional and friendly manner.Gather preliminary data through patient pretest, such as documenting chief complaints, gathering patient’s medical history, measuring visual acuity, eye movement, interocular pressure (IOP), retinal photos, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography (OCT).Educate the patient throughout the prescreening process about what each machine is testing for and provide instructions to provide accurate test results.Accurately and efficiently document the results of pretesting into the current EHR program.Educate and instruct the patient on insertion, removal, and proper care of contact lenses.Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations.Assist the patient in making decisions about frames and lenses.Assist other members of the team when needed and available.Required Skills
High School Diploma or GED1-3 years prior optometric technician experience preferredAdaptable and flexible with the ability to multitaskSelf-motivated and detail oriented.Interest in healthcareStrong communication skills.Must present a professional appearance