Ophthalmic Technician - Full Time

Overview

Department: Ophthalmology

Location: Eddy Street Campus – 211 N. Eddy Street, South Bend, IN 46617Hours: 40 Hours Weekly | Monday - Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Join Our Team at The South Bend Clinic!

At The South Bend Clinic, we strive for excellence—not just good enough. Every day, our dedicated team shows up inspired to exceed expectations, recognizing and celebrating the remarkable in everyone we encounter—inside and outside our workplace.

We’re more than a healthcare provider; we’re a partner in helping people live happier, healthier lives. We seek team members who share our relentless passion and pride for making a meaningful impact. We invest in your personal and professional growth, empowering you to fulfill your purpose and leave your mark.

Why Choose The South Bend Clinic?

We’re committed to supporting our team members in every aspect of their lives with holistic benefits designed to help you thrive:

• Financial Wellness:

  • Daily Pay: Access your earned wages when you need them.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 per year to support your education.
  • 401(k) Match: Plan for your future with our competitive matching program.
  • 3-Year Vesting: Achieve full ownership of your retirement contributions in just three years.

• Health & Well-Being:

  • Comprehensive medical and prescription coverage, including 100% coverage (after deductible) when using a Duly provider.
  • Pet Health Coverage: Because your furry friends matter too.

• Work-Life Balance:

  • Paid Volunteer Time: 40 hours of paid time off annually to give back to your community.
  • Parental Leave: 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus adoption and surrogacy financial benefits for non-physician team members.

• Inclusive Culture:

  • A workplace that prioritizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and is dedicated to making a positive social impact.

Responsibilities

• Performs refractions to determine vision changes and prescriptions for eyewear.
• Monitors patient flow to keep physicians on schedule.
• Demonstrates the ability to correctly perform the following:  ancillary testing, visual fields, a-scan, fundus photography, corneal topography, and corneal pachymetry.
• Demonstrates the ability to correctly document the patient history and medication in the medical record.
• Demonstrates the ability to respond to messages in a timely manner, according to clinic policy.
• Provides patient instructions per physician and seeks understanding from patient.
• Stays abreast of current changes and continually seeks to enhance skills, stays current in CEU’s.
• Assists physicians with laser and surgical/technical procedures.
• Triages patient acuity and schedules appointments.
• Monitors patient flow to keep physicians on schedule.
• Observes department conditions and activities taking appropriate action to deliver a positive patient experience.
• Exhibits computer systems knowledge and proficiency as necessary to perform job functions.
• Takes initiative to seek out tasks and duties and/or assist others as necessary.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/License: 

• Ophthalmic Tech training and/or certification(s) are required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Previous ophthalmic experience is preferred. 
• Must be detail oriented individual with strong human relations and organizational skills.