Ophthalmic Assistant-Ophthalmology Full Time Days
About The Position
The Ophthalmic Assistant provides technical and clinical support and patient care for physicians and ophthalmic subspecialists. The role performs tests that support the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with ophthalmic conditions. The assistant supports physicians as needs arise and serves as a liaison between patients and physicians by answering questions and providing educational assistance. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, based at the Grayslake clinic with travel to the Lake Forest campus. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The employee must be eligible to obtain COA certification within one year. The Ophthalmic Assistant is expected to reflect Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; adhere to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and comply with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification through JCAHPO; applicants who have obtained a Doctor of Medicine degree are exempt from the COA requirement.
- Zero to two years of experience in a relevant role.
- Must be eligible to obtain COA certification within one year.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Surgical assistance experience.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients and document histories.
- Perform technical workups, patient histories, and special testing, including refractions with retinoscopy, lensometry, keratometry, tonometry, visual fields, Amsler testing, muscle testing, pupil exams, topography, OCT, IOL Master/Ascans, and fundus photography.
- Assist physicians with patient care, minor surgery, and scribing.
- Communicate with patients about follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, schedule changes, symptoms, and surgery scheduling.
- Return phone calls from patients and pharmacies.
- Maintain and clean equipment and report equipment deficiencies to management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
