Job Summary:

The Ophthalmology Clinic at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) is continuously seeking qualified Ophthalmic Technicians to join our team of professionals in providing ophthalmology services to our community. 

The Ophthalmology Clinic at UI Health leads the way in treating the most serious and complicated eye conditions and diseases. Home of the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, we are the No.1 referral for ophthalmologists in our region, and we see more than 35,000 patients each year. We have been leading the way in vision care for more than 150 years. In addition, our ophthalmologists are training the best and brightest medical students, in order to bring you the next generation of quality eye care.

The Ophthalmic Technician under general supervision assist Ophthalmologist by conducting testing and measuring of patient eye functions. Provide instructions to patients concerning their eye care.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

• Obtains and records patient’s medical history.
• Performs all patient vision testing and eye measuring functions.
• Measures glasses so that they properly fit the patient.
• Instruct patients on proper eye care, including hygiene and usage of eye medicine.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Required:

1. (A) Two years (24 months) of work experience comparable to that gained performing basic Ophthalmic services

OR

(B) Eligibility for certification as an Ophthalmic Technician by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Apply to Position button below.

If a degree or college coursework is required you must provide official transcripts.

Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" page on the Civil Service Employment Application (page 4). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.

Documentation of high school completion (official transcripts, copy of diploma or GED certificate) may be required in order to be eligible for this position within the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System.

If your educational institution doesn’t provide electronic transcripts they must mail the transcripts to:

University of Illinois at Chicago
Recruitment and Staffing
Human Resources Building Room 109
715 S. Wood Street M/C 862
Chicago IL 60612
Attn: Ophthalmic Technician

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide your full work history with detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Proof of Illinois residency is required within 180 days of the hire date should an offer of employment be made in this classification title.