Ophthalmic Assistant - UI Health, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmic Assistant - UI Health, Ophthalmology

Hiring Department
: SCB Ophthalmology Clinic

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1038892

FTE
: 1

Work Schedule
: 9:00AM - 5:30PM

Shift
:
Days

# of Positions
: 1

Workplace Type
:
On-Site

Posting Close Date
: 1/2/2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $30.14 - $46.59 / Hourly Wage

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
UI Health provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. UI Health includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital, outpatient clinics, the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers, and seven UIC health science colleges. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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.

• Prepares exam room for daily clinical activities.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate levels of medical equipment/supplies and floor stock medication 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.
• 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 inquiries and relays information to the appropriate clinician based on the nature 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 (OCT).
• Instructs lower-level ophthalmic personnel and students in the technical aspects of some vision tests and minor eye examinations as part of their onboarding and/or training.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

To Apply
:
For fullest consideration click the “Apply Now” button, fully complete all sections of the online application, and upload your resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas. Once submitted, the application cannot be changed. Applications will not be accepted after the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non‑discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify.

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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.