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 in 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