Ophthalmic Assistant
Galesburg, IL
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,847/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Travel Ophthalmic Assistant – Day Shift | Illinois
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 32 hours per week
Contract: Travel assignment
Charting System: Epic
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists with patient assessments, diagnostic testing, documentation, and patient education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Obtain preliminary patient information and review patient status.
- Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing, including:
- OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)
- Fundus photography
- Pachymetry
- A-scan measurements
- Corneal topography
- Assist with clinical documentation and patient education.
- Use Epic for electronic medical record documentation.
- Collaborate with ophthalmologists and the clinical team to support quality patient care.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Ophthalmic testing experience with the ability to perform the procedures listed above.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, computer, and problem-solving skills.
- Active Illinois license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated, as applicable.
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification is preferred but not required.
Additional Details:
- No weekend or holiday requirements.
- No call or standby requirements.
- Fixed schedule; self-scheduling is not available.
- Drug screening is required, and a negative result for all panels must be obtained.
- Flu vaccination documentation is required if applicable under facility policy.
Employer
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Galesburg, IL
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