Who we are looking for:

People who are passionate about the care of our patients. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of a medical team that puts our patients first and works well with a team of professionals. Someone who wants a successful career in the eye care profession where your efforts make a difference. We want people who are tech-savvy, enthusiastic, cares about others, and wants to work in a fast paced and fun environment.

Benefits:

We have an excellent benefit package (some benefits are dependent on full time or part time status) including:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Insurance - health, dental, group term life, and short term disability
• Uniform allowance
• Jury duty pay
• Traditional and Roth 401k with match
• Profit sharing contribution
• Awards program
• Continued education & advanced training opportunities
• Employee discounts

This is a 40 hour per week position. EOE

Work hours are somewhere between 7 am and 5:30 pm dependent on the position and patient needs. Some positions may work on a Saturday rotation with hours between 7 am and 12 pm.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for facilitating effective and timely communication between members of the interdisciplinary ophthalmology team. Functions autonomously and within a team framework to assist in coordination of patient care services across the continuum of care. Fields and routes consultation calls for the physicians, maintains no show processes and contacts patients accordingly, attends to triage calls, serves as a resource to patient care issues including prescription management. Assists the Manager of Surgical Services with quality assurance activities and achieving a high level of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

Education & Experience:

• Current Illinois RN license required.
• Two (2) years of experience in ophthalmology, surgery, or medical office RN preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of ophthalmic conditions and treatment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels (patients, staff, management, and physicians).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to remain calm in a fast paced environment.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel and other database software systems.
• Positive representation of the mission and vision of the Illinois Eye Center.