Ophthalmic Assistant

Freeport Regional Healthcare Foundation dba FHN; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth Ophthalmology department in northern Illinois seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support patient care in exam rooms. You will administer medications, assist physicians, and perform diagnostic tests such as refraction, tonometry, and OCT under established criteria.

The role requires a high school diploma and JCAHPO certification; strong communication and teamwork are essential as you help maintain patient flow and education. Mercyhealth offers benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma; paraprofessional education in ophthalmology or optometry preferred.
• Certified by JCAHPO as an assistant.
• Strong interpersonal/communication abilities and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and assists physicians during treatment and examinations.
• Performs diagnostic testing and room procedures (vision tests, tonometry, keratometry, OCT, etc.).
• Maintains timely flow of patients and documents care in charts.
• Responds to calls and triages patient concerns as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Autorefractor

Lensometer

Fundus photography

OCT

Keratometry

Tonopen

Visual fields

Color vision

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIs responsible for patient care.Rooms and collects patient assessment data.Administers medications and performs other patient care procedures as directed and according to established criteria.Assists physicians during treatment, testing and examinations.Performs -. vision, refractometry and autorefractor, lensometer, color vision, stereo, fundus photography, corneal topography, visual fields, OCT, keratometry, tonopen/applanation and assists in minor room procedures.Maintains timely flow of patients.Provides patient and family education.Documents patient care and related information.Responds to incoming telephone calls.Performs telephone triaging of patients.Follows up on patient care as needed.Reviews and maintains charts.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEHigh School diploma.Prefer education as a paraprofessional in ophthalmology or optometry.CERTIFICATION/LICENSURECertified by JCAHPO as an assistant.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESGood interpersonal/communicative skills needed.LEVEL OF SUPERVISIONWork is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the incumbent must make minor decisions using independent judgment required in order to adapt to routine situations.PAY RANGE:$19.02 - $28.53Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:Medical, Dental, VisionLife & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA OptionsGenerous, accruing paid time offPaid Parental and caregiver leaveCareer advancement and educational opportunitiesTuition and certification reimbursementCertification ReimbursementWell-being ProgramsEmployee DiscountsOn-Demand PayFinancial EducationAnnual recognition/awards eventsPartner appreciation daysFamily entertainment/attractions discountCommunity service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.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