Certified Ophthalmic Assistant JMC

Mercy Health Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support patient assessments, assist physicians during exams, and help manage patient flow across clinics. The role requires a High School diploma, JCAHPO certification, CPR/BLS within 90 days, and strong interpersonal skills. Applicants should be prepared for alternate shifts and weekend work.

Mercyhealth emphasizes patient care, teamwork across departments, and commitment to clinical excellence in eye care services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; paraprofessional education in ophthalmology/optometry preferred.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (JCAHPO) preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Good interpersonal/communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Rooms and collects patient assessment data; documents history, vitals, glasses and contact lens info; assists physicians during treatment and examinations.
• Administers/assists with ophthalmic testing and procedures (tonometry, slit lamp, fundus photography, OCT, etc.).
• Provides patient and family education; follows up on patient care as needed.
• Performs telephone triage and documents messages; maintains accurate charting.
• Maintains and calibrates ophthalmic equipment; may work alternate shifts and weekends.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

Paraprofessional education (ophthalmology/optometry)

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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- 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, equipment
• May be required to work alternate shifts and weekends

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School diploma.
Prefer education as a paraprofessional in ophthalmology or optometry.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Certified by JCAHPO as Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good interpersonal/communicative skills needed

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Work 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 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women