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Ophthalmic Assistant - Certification Pending
Northwesternmedicine · Chicago, IL, United States · Active · $25–$36 / hour · SmartRecruiters
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Northwesternmedicine |
| Title | Ophthalmic Assistant - Certification Pending |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Health Care Provider |
| Location | Chicago, IL, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $25–$36 / hour |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-06-06 / 2026-06-06 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-06 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
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 health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
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. 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.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Full job record
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| Provider Job Key | 744000130621082 |
| Title | Ophthalmic Assistant - Certification Pending |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | Chicago, IL, United States |
| Department | Health Care Provider |
| Team | — |
| Employment Type | full_time |
| Workplace Type | — |
| Remote Policy | — |
| Country | United States |
| Region | IL |
| City | Chicago |
| Salary Raw | USD 25-36.25 hour |
| Salary Min | 25 |
| Salary Max | 36.25 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | hour |
| Source URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/NorthwesternMedicine/744000130621082-ophthalmic-assistant-certification-pending- |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/NorthwesternMedicine/744000130621082-ophthalmic-assistant-certification-pending-?oga=true |
| First Seen At | 2026-06-06 10:38:32Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 20:00:50Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 20:00:50Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-06 10:38:32Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-06-06 01:26:43Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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