Certified Ophthalmic Technician

Overview

Provide specialized ophthalmology patient care by assisting with exams, procedures, testing, medications, and patient education in a fast‑paced clinical setting. This role works closely with physicians to support eye‑care treatments and surgeries, maintain patient flow, respond to patient needs, and ensure accurate documentation and follow‑up care.

Schedule
: 40‑hour per week
Shift
:
Days
Location
:
Mercyhealth Whispering Point, McHenry, IL;
Mercyhealth Whispering Point, Algonquin, IL
Pay Range
: $22.73 - $34.10

• Responsible for patient care.
• Rooms and collects patient assessment data.
• Administers medications and performs patient care procedures as directed and according to established criteria.
• Assists physicians during treatment, testing, refractometry and examinations.
• Performs retinoscopy, refractometry, A/B scans, photography, fluorescein angiography, corneal/disc topography, assists in surgery, low vision evaluations, visual fields, and applanations.
• Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Documents patient care and related information.
• Responds to incoming telephone calls.
• Performs telephone triage of patients.
• Follows up on patient care as needed and reviews and maintains charts.
• Participates in QA & I.
• May be required to work alternate shifts and weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Quality – follows policies and procedures; adapts and manages changes; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; improves quality; applies feedback; manages time and prioritizes.
• Service – responds promptly, follows Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service, meets commitments, abides by confidentiality and security, respects cultural differences, communicates; thinks system wide.
• Partnering – shows commitment, exhibits openness, demonstrates participation, gives feedback, generates suggestions, embraces teamwork.
• Cost – conserves resources, understands fiscal responsibility, works within budget, develops cost‑saving measures.

High School diploma.
Prefer education as a paraprofessional in ophthalmology or optometry.

Certified by JCAHPO as a technician required.

Good interpersonal and communicative skills needed.

The employee is frequently required to stand, occasionally walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move patients/equipment. Good eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity needed.

N/A

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

$22.73 – $34.10

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Well‑being programs
  
  Employee discounts
• On‑Demand Pay
• Financial education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.