Ophthalmic Assistant-Ophthalmology Full Time Days
2 weeks ago
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
**This is a Full Time position at 40hrs per week located at the Glenview Outpatient clinic. Schedule is 4, 10hr shifts, floating days during the week with the hours typically 7:30a-6p. Required to become certified within 1 year if not currently not certified.**
The Ophthalmic Assistant - Certification Pending 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 within one year of hire date (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.
- Two years related experience (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
- Surgical assistance experience.
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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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