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Legarreta Eye Center

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Buffalo, NY · On-site

$20/hr

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What is a Medical Eye Center?

A Medical Eye Center is a specialized clinic or facility where ophthalmologists and optometrists provide comprehensive eye care services. These centers offer a range of services, including eye exams, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, surgical procedures such as cataract or LASIK surgery, and prescription of glasses or contact lenses. Medical Eye Centers are equipped with advanced technology to manage both routine and complex eye conditions, making them an essential resource for maintaining eye health and treating vision problems.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for employees at a Medical Eye Center?

At a Medical Eye Center, daily responsibilities vary depending on the specific role, but often include assisting patients with check-in and appointment scheduling, preparing examination rooms, conducting preliminary vision tests, and supporting ophthalmologists or optometrists during eye exams and procedures. Staff may also handle patient records, answer questions about treatments, and help with administrative tasks to ensure smooth clinic operations. Collaboration with other medical professionals, such as nurses and technicians, is common to provide coordinated and comprehensive eye care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Medical Eye Center professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a professional in a Medical Eye Center, you typically need a background in ophthalmology or optometry, relevant healthcare licensure, and knowledge of eye diseases and treatments. Familiarity with diagnostic imaging tools (like OCT and fundus cameras), electronic medical records (EMR), and specialized surgical or vision testing equipment is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to educate patients distinguish top performers in this environment. These qualifications and skills are vital to ensure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and high-quality patient care in a specialized clinical setting.

What is the difference between Medical Eye Center vs Optometrist?

AspectMedical Eye CenterOptometrist
CredentialsOften includes ophthalmologists and optometrists, with medical degrees and specialized trainingDoctor of Optometry (OD) degree, licensed to examine eyes and prescribe corrective lenses
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, specialized eye care centers, often with access to advanced diagnostic and surgical equipmentPrivate practices, optical stores, clinics, primarily focusing on eye exams and vision correction
Services ProvidedDiagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, surgeries, medical managementComprehensive eye exams, vision testing, prescription of glasses and contact lenses

Medical Eye Centers typically employ both ophthalmologists and optometrists, offering a wide range of medical and surgical eye care services. Optometrists primarily focus on eye exams, vision correction, and non-surgical treatments. While both roles are essential in eye health, Medical Eye Centers provide more comprehensive medical and surgical services compared to the primarily vision-focused services of optometrists.

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Infographic showing various Medical Eye Center job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,733 per year, or $22.9 per hour.

Ophthalmology Tech - Eye Center

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL • On-site

$25.20 - $39.69/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Rush University Medical Center rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 109 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

117th of 1,065 rated hospitals

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Eye Center

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $25.20 - $39.69 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Under general supervision from the ophthalmology medical staff, the Ophthalmic Technician performs a large number of routine technical testing and procedures as well as gathers data and information for patient diagnosis and treatment. The technician works closely and assists the ophthalmologist and resident in the care of the patient. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High School Diploma.
•Completion of an academic program for ophthalmic technician is a plus.
•JCAHPO Certification as ophthalmic assistant (COA) or ophthalmic technician (COT) is a plus but not required.
•Must have sound and basic ocular knowledge.
•Manual dexterity, communications, precision, and accuracy.
•Ability to communicate well with patients and all levels of staff.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Completion of a bachelor’s degree and/or advanced medical training is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities:
• Reviews charts to determine urgency of condition and initiate care as necessary.
• Collects all historical and physical data necessary for the medical staff to make clinical therapeutic decisions.
• Performs additional measurements of phorias and tropias, near point of convergence, fusion. Familiar with tonography
• Performs and records various ocular measurement tests
• Designs care plans and implements treatment as delegated by the medical staff.
• Expanded role includes adequate knowledge and expertise of all testing available at the center, e.g. topography, AB-scan ultrasonography, ERG (electroretinography), Visante OCT, GVF
• Oversees and evaluates other ophthalmic technicians as assigned.
• Maintains and updates EPIC EMR knowledge and skills including appointment scheduling.
• Expertly take phone calls on eye issues including prescription renewal.
• Trains other technical staff as needed.
• Maintenance of instrumentation, supplies and drugs. Surveys technical instruments and equipment, implements repair, and arranges for service calls. Also inventories and orders supplies and drugs following protocol and as appropriate.
• Participates in research clinical trials as assigned including participating as a mask examiner, performing refraction, visual acuity, etc. Agrees to review the study documentation and certify for each study assigned.
• Is able to competently assist, scrub, and circulate for all eye center procedures including Lasik surgery.
• Participates in intramural and extramural educational programs as a speaker and teaching assistant.
• Participates in departmental research as needed.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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