Certified Ophthalmic Assistant JMC

Janesville Medical Center, Inc.; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Assistant to support patient assessments and assist physicians during exams in our Wisconsin clinics. The role includes collecting patient histories, vitals, and eyewear information, and ensuring smooth patient flow throughout visits.

Responsibilities also cover performing ophthalmic testing, assisting with minor procedures, documenting care, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Paraprofessional education in ophthalmology or optometry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rooms and collects patient assessment data.
• Documents patient history, vitals, glasses and contact lens information.
• Assists physicians during treatment, testing and examinations.
• Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Performs various ophthalmic tests and measurements.
• Administers medications and supports minor procedures as directed.
• Provides patient and family education and follows up on care.
• Performs telephone triaging and manages messages, charting and intake signals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Paraprofessional education in ophthalmology/optometry

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESRooms and collects patient assessment data. Documents patient history, vitals, glasses and contact lens information. Assists physicians during treatment, testing and examinations. Maintains timely flow of patients.Performs- VA, Pinhole, Color, Stereo, Tear test, Glare testing, Amsler Grid, Confrontation fields, Automated perimetry, Applanation using-Tonopen, I-Care, or Goldman tonometers, Pachymetry, Auto keratometry/Auto Refractometry, Auto Lensometry, Manifest Refractometry, Basic slit lamp including, assessment of anterior angles, pupils check , Fundus and External photography, OCT, corneal/disc topography, scribes, assists in minor office surgery and lasers, Administers medications and performs other patient care procedures such as Biometry/A-Scan as directed and according to established criteria.Provides patient and family education. Follows up on patient care as needed.Performs telephone triaging of patients. Responds to incoming telephone calls, In basket messages, and My Chart messages, maintains accurate charting.Maintains and calibrates, equipmentMay be required to work alternate shifts and weekendsEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEHigh School diploma.Prefer education as a paraprofessional in ophthalmology or optometry.CERTIFICATION/LICENSURECertified by JCAHPO as Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 daysOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESGood interpersonal/communicative skills neededLEVEL OF SUPERVISIONWork is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but partner must make minor decisions using independent judgment required in order to adapt to routine situations.At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:#1 in the nation on AARP’s Best Employers for Workers Over 50One of Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women