Certified Ophthalmic Assistant JMC, East Clinic

Mercy Health Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Wisconsin is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support patient assessments, document history and vitals, and assist physicians during testing and examinations. The role emphasizes accurate charting, patient flow, and collaboration with clinicians.

Candidates should have a high school diploma; paraprofessional ophthalmology/optometry education is preferred. Certification by JCAHPO as Certified Ophthalmic Assistant and CPR/BLS within 90 days are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Paraprofessional education in ophthalmology/optometry preferred.
• JCAHPO certification as Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred; CPR/BLS within 90 days required.

Responsibilities

• Rooms and collects patient assessment data and documents history, vitals, glasses and contact lens information.
• Assists physicians during treatment, testing and examinations; maintains timely flow of patients.
• Performs a range of ophthalmic tests and measurements as directed and supports minor procedures and imaging.
• Provides patient and family education and follows up on care as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Paraprofessional education 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