Ophthalmic Assistant - Patient Care & Eye Tests

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

Matching 401(k)

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Paid time off & Holidays

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to provide clinical support and patient care for physicians and subspecialists, performing tests to aid in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment, and following up with patients. You will act as a liaison between patients and physicians by answering questions and providing educational assistance.

Required: High School diploma or GED, Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification, COA certification (MD degree exempt), and 0–2

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.
• COA certification is required or exemption for MD degree holders.

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, scribes.
• Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, schedule changes, symptoms, and surgery scheduling.
• Maintains and cleans equipment; reports equipment deficiencies to management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to provide clinical support and patient care for physicians and subspecialists, performing tests to aid in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment, and following up with patients. You will act as a liaison between patients and physicians by answering questions and providing educational assistance.

Required: High School diploma or GED, Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification, COA certification (MD degree exempt), and 0–2