Ophthalmic Medical Assistant - Medical Group

Ophthalmic Medical Assistant

Hourly Pay Range: $20.29 - $29.42 - 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: Glenbrook Hospital

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (40 hours per week)

Hours: 7:45AM - 5:00PM Monday-Friday

Required Travel: This role includes some travel to other locations and requires flexible hours to meet operational needs (Glenbrook location and Lake Bluff location)

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

Benefits

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking at designated locations

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement Opportunities

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

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website ( to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belongingeach of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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