Optometric Technician - Lawrence Eye Care

Lawrence Eye Care is searching for a full time Optometric Technician to join our team. No late evenings, no major holidays or Sundays, a robust benefits package, a team oriented working environment where you are seen, heard and respected as well as clear career ladder opportunities. 

Our Top Candidates will have 1+ years of verifiable optometric technician experience. However, we will train candidates that have worked as a medical assistant or on the front desk of a medical practice, preferrably in optometry.

Lawrence Eye Care has integrated with Hauser-Ross Eye Institute and our name has officially become Lawrence Eye Care – Hauser-Ross Eye Institute. For over 49 years, Lawrence Eye Care’s goal has always been to provide quality care to everyone in our community. We are committed to doing our part in protecting sight with a pledge to serve all and do so equally, without prejudice. We support and defend the right to safe, caring, and equal treatment for all in our practice: patients and teammates. We are in this together!

Lawrence Eye Care is a state renowned vision care provider located in Chicago. It’s our goal to enhance your quality of life by enhancing your vision. We do this by providing services with a team of doctors who value knowledge and friendliness and prove it by staying informed of the latest advancements and approaches, so you can be sure your eyes are in good hands. We will continue to provide the same quality of care and level of service you have come to expect. We value our patients and look forward to continuing to provide superior eye care to our community.

All of us at Hauser Ross Eye Institute are committed to inclusion and belonging. We believe today more than ever that creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make it easy for others to do the same will benefit us all.  It isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of caring, listening and service. We would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities. For more information, please visit our webpage at www.hauser-ross.com.www.hauser-ross.com

The Optometric Technician is responsible for assisting the Optometrist in the exam lane and to input data into the Electronic Health Record as well as administering treatment as allowed and ordered by the physician.  

Ophthalmic Technician Responsibilities:

• Initial work up of patients such as gathering chief complaint, ocular and systemic history, past family and social history and complete review of systems.
• Measuring visual acuities, intraocular pressures, keratometry, refraction and pachymetry.
• External examination and slit lamp.
• Scribe in electronic medical records format to document the patient visit and examination.
• Code for services.

The Ophthalmic Technician Qualifications:

• One year of experience in a clinical setting is preferred but not required.
• Experience as an optometric scribe or technician preferred, but not required.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be a well-organized, team-player with great attention to detail.
• Demonstrate superior computer skills.
• Highly energetic with positive attitude.
• Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours.
• Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly-lit setting.

In Turn We Will Provide:

• Company paid life insurance 
• Generous paid time off for part time team members.
• Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected.
• Clear career ladder opportunities.

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