Ophthalmic Technician

About Advanced Eye Care

Advanced Eye Care believes in the collaborative approach to patient‑centric care using the latest technology. AEC prides itself on investment in employee skill development and on delivering five‑star patient experiences. Our primary practice focus is cataract and cornea surgery and comprehensive anterior segment medical management. Our medically‑focused optometrists specialize in dry eye disease and keratoconus. We have offices located in Lemont and New Lenox, Illinois, and treat more than 18,000 patient encounters per year.

• Responsible for assisting patients through the course of eye examination and treatment; prepare patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explain procedures
• Perform all areas of history taking, diagnostic testing and pre‑testing in preparation for physician exam and consultation
• Assist in minor surgical procedures
• Provide patient education
• Maintain exam room and diagnostic instrument supplies
• Additional duties as assigned

• Completion of Ophthalmic Technician training or prior on‑the‑job training
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate empathetically in a professional, courteous and efficient manner
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks in order to complete and maintain workflow
• Ability to work effectively as a team member who is flexible, cooperative and willing to assist others
• Interest in continuing education and professional growth
• Commitment to accountability and dependability

• Medical
• Dental
• Employer‑Paid Group Life
• Employer‑Paid Long Term and Short‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Uniform Allowance
• Vision Care Benefits and Optical Allowance
• 401k Profit Sharing
• Cash Balance Plan
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings – Family Life, Family STD, Critical Illness, Accident, Pet Insurance, Identity Protection