Ophthalmic Medical Assistant - Medical Group Ophthalmology

Hourly Pay Range: $19.89 - $28.84 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
• Location: Swedish Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Part Time (20 hours per week)
• Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
• Required Travel: This role includes some travel to other locations and requires flexible hours to meet operational needs

What you will need:

• Education : High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required
• Certification: CPR certification through the American Heart Association required
• Experience : One year experience as a NorthShore Medical Group (PSA) Patient Support Associate in ophthalmology department or related experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs preferred. Epic knowledge and experience preferred.

What you will do:

• Receive payments from patients and distributes appropriate receipts and change if necessary
• Schedule in office and OR surgical procedures for ophthalmology general, pediatrics, comea and external disease, retina, LASIK, glaucoma, neuro ophthalmology and oculoplastics
• Educate patients effectively on LASIK, PRK, PTK, lasers used, pre and post operative care and stay abreast on changes as pertaining to LASIK and services provided
• Communicate effectively with patient about surgical costs, financial agreements, payment processes as pertaining to ocular surgical and non-surgical procedures
• Chief Complaint, eye medical and eye surgery history
• Patient and Past Family Social History
• Review of Systems
• Verify Prescription benefits in EPIC
• History of Present Illness (HPI) to include at least 4 of the 8 "elements"
• Medical Review, including clicking "Medications Reviewed" button in EPIC
• Allergies
• Vitals and pain assessment PRN
• Record patient's distance visual acuity each eye separately, with/without correction
• Record patient's near visual acuity each eye separately, with/without correction
• Lensometry of patients spectacles for distance and near Rx indicating type of multi-focal (base curve and optical centers PRN)
• Amsler Grid

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit

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