Certified Ophthalmology Technician Full Time Days

The Technician Certified Ophthalmic reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Technician Certified Ophthalmic is primarily responsible for technical clinical support and patient care for various physicians and sub-specialists in the department of ophthalmology. This includes various tests to be performed as well as supporting physicians as their needs arise. Acts as liaison between patients and physicians answering questions and providing educational assistance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Physician exam work-ups.  Documentation requirements per physician expectations and special testing.
• Ancillary testing fields biometries glasses checks etc.
• Patient Communication messages pre-post operative teaching and communication and instruction telephone triage.
• Surgical instrument preparation cleaning and maintenance. Equipment maintenance and room preparation. Exam room stocking and cleaning.
• Ordering of supplies IOLs instruments medications ocular supplies etc.
• Instruction of medical students new employees residents fellows and other staff.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

Certification:

• CPR-BLS certification through American Heart Association
• Certification as Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Ophthalmology field (i.e. as an Ophthalmic Assistant COA)

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree

Additional Information :

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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time