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Ophthalmic Assistant - Millennium Park Eye Center, College of Medicine

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Oct 21, 2025
Ophthalmic Assistant - Millennium Park Eye Center, College of Medicine Ophthalmic Assistant - Millennium Park Eye Center, College of Medicine Hiring Department: Ophthalmology & Visual Sci Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1037807 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday/ 8 hours Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: October 27, 2025 Salary: $26.92 - 30.81/ hourly About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. 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 within the Millennium Park Eye Center (MPEC). The ophthalmic assistant performs some vision tests, measures eye pressure, and performs other minor eye examinations. Duties & Responsibilities: 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. Measures intraocular pressure of 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 inquires 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. Float between the Specialty Care building and Millennium Park Eye Center as needed. Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned Minimum Qualifications Required: Six (6) months of work experience performing basic ophthalmology or optometry. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment. 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