Career Opportunities

The Illinois Eye Surgeons are one of the largest employers in Southern Illinois and the Metro East. With so many locations, we have opportunities available throughout the area. And, we offer and encourage continued training while employed with us, to advance your career.

Business Staff:

Our business office employees function behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly for both patients and doctors. This department is an excellent starting place, and gives great potential for upward mobility. There is opportunity for the front desk, medical records, secretarial work, and transcription.
Region 1 North (Glen Carbon, Maryville, Collinsville, Granite City, Godfrey)
Christa Garner cgarner@illinoiseye.com 618-656-7774
Region 1 South (Belleville, Waterloo, Red Bud, Swansea)
Christa Garner cgarner@illinoiseye.com
618-656-7774
Region 2 (Centralia, Mt. Vernon, Breese, Carlyle)
Dawn Honer dhoner@illinoiseye.com
618-532-5531
Human Resources
Justine L. Lundin, jlundin@illinoiseye.com 618-310-2234

Accounting Department:

Located at our hub office in Swansea, the Accounting Department is responsible for the company financials.

Insurance and Billing Department:

This department is responsible for acting as the liaison between the patient, their insurance company, and the practice. The main branch of this department is located in our Swansea office. Contact director of that department, Sandy Cummins for details. scummins@illinoiseye.com 618-277-1130

Research and Education:

The Illinois Eye Surgeons are constantly involved in several large-scale FDA clinical trials. We are also involved in medical student and resident education in conjunction with St. Louis University. Workers in this department can help track study progression or aid the student doctors in their transition to our practice. Contact our Clinical Research Coordinator Christa Garner for details.
cgarner@illinoiseye.com 618)-56-7774

Ophthalmic Technicians:

We pride ourselves on having the most highly skilled ophthalmic technicians around. Using their knowledge and experience, we can train anyone with an interest to develop into a highly competent technician.
Region 1 North (Glen Carbon, Maryville, Collinsville, Granite City, Godfrey)
Amos Reed 618-288-7266
Region 1 South (Belleville, Waterloo, Red Bud, Swansea)
Kerry Lucht klucht@illinoiseye.com
618-277-1130
Region 2 (Centralia, Mt. Vernon, Breese, Carlyle)
Dawn Honer dhoner@illinoiseye.com
618-532-5531

Surgical Support Staff:

With surgery centers throughout Southern Illinois, the Illinois Eye Surgeons are always looking for competent surgical RNs and Scrub Technicians to assist during surgery. Contact Nancy Mueth, RN nmueth@illioiseye.com 618-277-1130 or Nikki Will 618-288-7483 for more details.

Doctors and Optometrists:

We are always looking to add competent surgeons and optometrists to our staff. With our aggressive pay system and team approach to eye care, it might be a great fit for you. Contact our physician recruiter Pat Novelly today.
pnovelly@illinoiseye.com 618-656-7774