Certified Ophthalmic Assistant JMC

Mercy Health System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Illinois and Wisconsin is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support patient assessments, testing, and doctor visits. The role includes documenting histories, vitals, and lens information, while supporting a variety of ophthalmic procedures and ensuring timely patient flow.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma with paraprofessional ophthalmology/optometry education and certified CPR/BLS within 90 days. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; paraprofessional education in ophthalmology/optometry preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Rooms and collects patient assessment data and documents history, vitals, glasses and contact lens info.
• Assists physicians during treatment, testing and examinations.
• Maintains timely flow of patients and supports various ophthalmic tests and measurements.
• Provides patient and family education and follows up on care as needed.
• Performs telephone triaging and handles messages, ensuring accurate charting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Paraprofessional in 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. For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.