Job Description
Insight Global is looking for a sharp, certified Ophthalmic Assistant to join a leading healthcare provider's outpatient neuro-ophthalmology clinic sitting onsite in downtown Chicago, IL.
In this full-time, permanent position, 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.
Day-to-day responsibilities are as follows:
- 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
This position offers competitive salary, bonus, and benefits.
Required Skills & Experience
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification (applicants who have obtained a Doctor of Medicine degree are exempt from the COA requirement)
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- BLS (basic life support) certification
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Prior ophthalmology experience
- Surgical assistance experience
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.