Lead Ophthalmic Technician - Skokie

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Location: Skokie, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45am-7pm, Saturday 7:45am-1pm
• Required Travel: Travel based upon dept need

A Brief Overview:
As the Ophthalmic Technician Lead, you will oversee the daily operations of the ophthalmic technician team, coordinating patient care, and assisting in training and development. You will work closely with ophthalmologists and other eye care professionals to maintain a high standard of care and enhance the patient experience.

What you will do:

• Providing leadership and supervision to the ophthalmic technician team, including scheduling, performance evaluations, and mentoring to ensure a cohesive and effective team.
• Coordinating and prioritizing patient care activities, ensuring smooth and efficient patient flow within the clinic.
• Performing advanced ophthalmic technician duties, including complex diagnostic tests, specialized procedures, and patient assessments as needed.
• Assisting in the training and onboarding of new ophthalmic technicians, ensuring that they are proficient in all required skills and protocols.
• Monitoring the quality of patient care, maintain adherence to standards and protocols, and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Educating patients on eye care procedures, pre-operative and post-operative instructions, and the proper use and care of contact lenses or eyeglasses.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting assessments, test results, and treatment plans in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensuring proper maintenance and calibration of ophthalmic equipment, coordinating with the appropriate departments for repairs or replacements.
• Collaborating effectively with ophthalmologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive eye care services.
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What you will need:

• Diploma or Vocational Degree General Studies Required Or
• High School General Studies Required
  

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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