Optometric Ophthalmic Technician Lead

Department:

09120 AMG Fond du Lac - General Administration

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday: between 6:45am - 5:30pm.

Hours may vary depending on clinic needs. Includes travel to Oshkosh approximately 2-3 times per week.

Pay Range: $26.55 - $39.85

Where You Will Work: Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.

We’re Looking For:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Typically requires 5 years of experience in an optometric assistant, ophthalmic assistant or ophthalmic technician role that includes experiences in performing basic to complex visual screenings, diagnostic tests, and procedures.
• Three years related customer service experience and/or in providing leadership

What You’ll Do: Schedule: Monday - Friday, between 6:45am - 5:30pm

As an Optometric Ophthalmic Technician Lead, you will play a pivotal role in the care team - supporting clinicians and staff, connecting with patients, helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day. As a key member of the optometric/ophthalmic team, you will:

• Lead: Acts as a resource to team, which includes training/orienting, providing day-to-day work direction, scheduling of staff, and giving input on performance. Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress and accuracy of work, directs efforts and provides guidance on more complex issues/concerns.
• Coordinates special procedures including scheduling surgeries, educating patients and making financial arrangements for patients, and requesting payment.

About This Location: Looking for an eye doctor near you or an optometrist, Fond du Lac? Find a Fond du Lac eye doctor at Aurora Vision Center – Fond du Lac in Fond du Lac, WI. Our experienced Fond du Lac optometrists and ophthalmologists provide comprehensive vision care for patients of all ages. Whether you’re due for a routine eye exam, need a new prescription or are managing an eye condition, our Fond du Lac eye doctors near you at 210 Wisconsin American Dr, Ste 230, Fond du Lac, WI, 54937 can help you see clearly and protect your vision health.

Prioritizing your vision health through regular eye exams and early detection of vision loss is vital. That’s why our Fond du Lac optometrists and ophthalmologists near you are committed to providing the best eye care possible. In addition to clinical eye care, our Fond du Lac ophthalmology office can also assist with eyewear options to fit your lifestyle and budget.

When you’re looking for a Fond du Lac eye clinic close to home, visit us in Fond du Lac, WI. Our optical care team proudly serves patients throughout the surrounding communities.

Your feedback matters. Every teammate’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, radiation, electrical, and chemical as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, must wear protective clothing or equipment as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now!

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.