Ophthalmic Assistant: Clinical Support & Eye Care Tech

Northwestern Medicine; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant in Glenview, IL to support physicians and sub-specialists with diagnostic tests and patient care. You will perform refractions, keratometry, tonometry, visual fields, OCT, and fundus photography, and assist with minor procedures while communicating with patients and coordinating care.

Requirements include high school diploma or GED, BLS, and COA certification (or MD exemption); 0–2 years in a related role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• COA certification required or Doctor of Medicine exempt.
• 0–2 years of experience in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and documents histories.
• Performs technical workups and tests (refractions, retinoscopy, tonometry, OCT, visual fields, fundus photos).
• Assists the physician with patient care and minor surgeries.
• Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, and scheduling.
• Maintains and cleans equipment; reports deficiencies.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (AHA)

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) – JCAHPO

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant in Glenview, IL to support physicians and sub-specialists with diagnostic tests and patient care. You will perform refractions, keratometry, tonometry, visual fields, OCT, and fundus photography, and assist with minor procedures while communicating with patients and coordinating care.

Requirements include high school diploma or GED, BLS, and COA certification (or MD exemption); 0–2 years in a related role.