Ophthalmic Assistant-Ophthalmology Full time Days

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry, and you’ll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care across the Northwestern Medicine system.

Schedule

Full‑time position, 40 hours per week at the Glenview Outpatient clinic. Regular schedule is Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document histories.
• Perform technical workups and special testing (refractions with retinoscopy, lensometry, keratometry, tonometry, visual fields, Amsler grids, muscle testing, pupil exams, topography, OCT, IOL Master/Ascans, fundus photos).
• Assist physicians with patient care, minor surgery, and scribing.
• Communicate with patients regarding follow‑up care, surgeries, procedures, schedule changes, symptoms, and surgery scheduling; return phone calls from patients and pharmacies.
• Maintain and clean equipment and report deficiencies to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification through JCAHPO (required within one year of hire; exempt for applicants with a Doctor of Medicine degree).
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (preferred: two years or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Preferred experience includes surgical assistance.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Resources to support physical, emotional, and financial well‑being.
• Detailed benefits information available at the Northwestern Medicine career site.