Ophthalmic Assistant (Pediatrics/Adult Strabismus)

at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Ophthalmic Assistant (Pediatrics/Adult Strabismus) - Ophthalmology Ophthalmic Assistant (Pediatrics/Adult Strabismus) - Ophthalmology Hiring Department: Ophthalmology Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1036627 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: 8:30am-5:00pm Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: 8/25/2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $29.62 - 45.79 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary Under the direct supervision of an Ophthalmologist, the ophthalmic assistant collects patient information, updates medical records, performs administrative office tasks, interacts with and educates patients about lenses, contacts, and eye hygiene. The ophthalmic assistant performs some vision tests, measures eye pressure, and performs other minor eye examinations. Duties & Responsibilities Prepares exam room for daily clinical activities. Monitors and maintains appropriate levels of medical equipment/supplies and floor stock medication _x000d_ in clinic. Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception. Examines eye for abnormalities. Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes._x000d_ Measures intraocular pressure of eyes. Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects. Measures axial length of eye using biometry. Measures glasses so they properly fit the patient. Performs other related tests and measurements. Responds to patient inquires and relays information to the appropriate clinician based on the nature _x000d_ of the inquiry. Administers placement of hard and soft contact lenses. Documents patients' histories and instructs patients concerning eye care. Performs technical workups and special testing. Performs basic ophthalmic photography including, but not limited to optical coherence tomography _x000d_ (OCT). Instructs lower-level ophthalmic personnel and students in the technical aspects of some vision tests _x000d_ and minor eye examinations as part of their onboarding and/or training. Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Six (6) months of work experience performing basic ophthalmology or optometry. Current valid American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification Preferred Qualifications Skills in Pediatrics and Adult Strabismus To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and... For full info follow application link. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 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