Ophthalmic Assistant Ophthalmology Full-time Days

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant for a full-time position to provide technical and clinical support. The role requires patient interaction, performing diagnostic tests, and assisting in minor surgical procedures. Candidates should have a High School diploma, BLS certification, and preferably be a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with a couple of years of relevant experience. This position is critical for delivering excellent patient care in an ophthalmology setting.

Benefits

Wide range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document their histories.
• Perform technical workups and special testing.
• Assist physicians with patient care and minor surgery.

Skills

Patient care

Technical support

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Basic Life Support certification

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification

Job description

Ophthalmic Assistant Ophthalmology Full-time Days

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Description

The Ophthalmic Assistant reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Ophthalmic Assistant provides technical and clinical support and patient care for various physicians and sub-specialists by performing tests to aid in diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with ophthalmic conditions. This role supports physicians and acts as a liaison between patients and physicians by answering questions and providing educational assistance.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and documents histories.
• Performs technical workups, patient histories, and special testing (Refractions w/ retinoscopy, Lensometry, Keratometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, Amslers, Muscle Testing, Pupil Exams, Topography, OCT, IOL Master / Ascans, Fundus Photos).
• Assists the physician with patient care, minor surgery, and scribing.
• Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, schedule changes, symptoms, and surgery scheduling; returns phone calls from patients and pharmacies.
• Maintains and cleans equipment, reports deficiencies to management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification through JCAHPO (applicants with a Doctor of Medicine degree are exempt).
• Zero to two years’ experience in a relevant role.

Preferred:

• Two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Surgical assistance experience.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected statuses.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to support employees' physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals, and Health Care

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