Ophthalmic Medical Assistant - Wheaton

Wheaton Eye Clinic LTD; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Paid Time Off

Vision Care Benefits

Clothing Allowance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Wheaton Eye Clinic LTD, a long‑standing ophthalmology practice in the Chicago western suburbs, is seeking a dedicated assistant to support eye examinations and treatments. You will prepare patients, collect history, perform tests, and assist in minor surgeries, while maintaining a well‑organized workflow and strong patient communication.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and compassionate care, with full time benefits and opportunities to grow within a leading ophthalmology group.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; ophthalmic technician training preferred or will train.
• Strong verbal and written communication plus active listening skills.
• Able to communicate professionally and efficiently with patients and staff.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients through eye examinations and treatments.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explain procedures.
• Take medical history, perform workups, and conduct diagnostic testing.
• Assist in minor surgical procedures as needed.
• Provide patient education per doctors’ instructions.
• Monitor exam room and diagnostic instrument supplies.
• Handle pharmacy calls and return patient calls.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Active listening

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Ophthalmic Technician training

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Founded over 80 years ago, the Wheaton Eye Clinic is a nationally recognized multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice that spans the western suburbs of Chicago and is the largest independent ophthalmology clinic in the Midwest. We pride ourselves on serving the community both as a caring eye care provider and as a reputable employer. Our offices are located in Wheaton, Naperville, Hinsdale, Saint Charles, Bartlett, and Plainfield and an ophthalmology-specific ambulatory surgery center at the main office in Wheaton. We currently have 34 ophthalmologists and 6 optometrists in every ophthalmic subspecialty are highly respected in the region and have superb relationships with referring colleagues and health systems. Patients travel to Wheaton Eye Clinic from throughout Northern Illinois, as well as from across the United States. Our referring physicians locally, across the United States, and from many international countries, send their patients to Wheaton Eye Clinic because of its unwavering reputation for exceptional patient care. More than 170,000 patient visits occur each year. Our mission at Wheaton Eye Clinic is to provide comprehensive eye care services of the highest quality and value. This dedication to excellence is founded on how we strive to surpass each patient’s expectations in the delivery of competent, timely, and compassionate eye care.

Job Summary

• Responsible for assisting patients through the course of eye examination and treatment
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explain procedures
• Perform all areas of history taking, patient “work up”, and diagnostic testing
• Assists in minor surgical procedures
• Provides patient education per doctors’ instructions
• Monitor/maintain exam room and diagnostic instrument supplies
• Handle pharmacy calls
• Returns patient calls
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prefer completion of Ophthalmic Technician training or prior on-the-job training, but will train the right candidate
• Strong verbal and written communications, and active listening skills
• Solid patient skills with the ability to communicate in a professional, courteous and efficient manner
• Ability to perform basic math
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks in order to complete and maintain workflow
• Ability to work effectively as a team member who is flexible, cooperative and willing to assist others
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

• Must work every other Saturday

Full Time Benefits

• Medical
• Group Life and LTD
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Clothing Allowance
• Vision Care Benefits
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings – Life, STD, Critical Illness, Accident