Ophthalmic Assistant-Ophthalmology Full time Days

Posted 2 days ago

northwestern memorial healthcareGlenview (IL)

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)

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About the role

Ophthalmic Assistant-Ophthalmology Full Time DaysThis is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week located at the Glenview Outpatient clinic. Schedule is Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday's. Required to obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification or Certified Ophthalmic Technician certification through JCAHPO within one year of hire date. 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 various tests to aid in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment and follow up of patients with various ophthalmic health conditions. This role supports physicians as their needs arise 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, scribes. Communicates with patients (follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.), returns phone calls (patients, pharmacies).Maintains and cleans equipment, reports equipment deficiencies to management. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification through JCAHPO (applicants who have obtained a Doctor of Medicine degree are exempt from the COA requirement).Zero (0) to two (2) years' experience in a relevant role.

Preferred: Two years related experience (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).Surgical assistance experience. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

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