COA Ophthalmic Assistant — 32h/wk, No Nights

SSM Health; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in Wisconsin seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support eye examinations, diagnostic testing, in-office procedures, and patient education alongside ophthalmologists and optometrists.

Responsibilities include performing tests, assisting with surgeries, and acting as a scribe while maintaining patient safety and high-quality care. 32 hours weekly with day shifts; no nights or major holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
• One year health care experience.
• Ability to assist with eye exams, diagnostic testing, in-office procedures, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Assists eye care providers in the exam and treatment of patients.
• Initiates documentation of the patient’s chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings.
• Performs testing to include visual acuity measurement, color vision testing, keratometry, tonometry, and other ocular assessments as requested.
• Assists with dry eye procedures, surgical procedures, and laser treatments in the office.
• Acts as a scribe by documenting clinically relevant interaction and dialogue during the patient visit; provides patient education regarding surgery and treatments.
• Provides pre-surgical workups, measurements, and testing to inform physicians’ decisions.
• Participates in emergency patient workups for sight-threatening conditions.
• Maintains inventory of surgical instruments.
• Completes requests for prescription refills with full documentation in patient charts.
• Screens patients and responds to emergencies; collects pertinent information for the provider.
• Maintains safety and follows clinical protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Job description

SSM Health in Wisconsin seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support eye examinations, diagnostic testing, in-office procedures, and patient education alongside ophthalmologists and optometrists.

Responsibilities include performing tests, assisting with surgeries, and acting as a scribe while maintaining patient safety and high-quality care. 32 hours weekly with day shifts; no nights or major holidays.