Travel Contract

Ophthalmic Assistant
Galesburg, IL
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,847/week
Posted 3 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date11/30/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

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.

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