Ophthalmic Assistant

Mercy Health Corporation; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an ophthalmic assistant to provide direct patient care in an ophthalmology setting. Responsibilities include rooming patients, collecting assessment data, administering medications, and assisting physicians with exams and procedures.

The role involves specialized vision testing, documentation, telephone triage, and education for patients and families. High School diploma is required, with preferred paraprofessional ophthalmology/optometry training and JCAHPO certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Paraprofessional education in ophthalmology or optometry preferred.
• Certified by JCAHPO as an assistant.

Responsibilities

• Rooms and collects patient assessment data.
• Administers medications and assists physicians during treatment, testing and examinations.
• Performs vision tests and uses ophthalmic equipment under supervision.
• Maintains patient flow and documents care details.
• Responds to telephone calls and triages patient needs.
• Reviews and maintains charts and patient information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Paraprofessional ophthalmology/optometry education

Job description

OVERVIEW

This role provides direct patient care in an ophthalmology setting, including rooming patients, collecting assessment data, administering medications, and assisting physicians with exams and procedures. Responsibilities include performing specialized vision testing, educating patients and families, documenting care, telephone triage, and helping maintain an efficient flow of patients through the clinic.

SCHEDULE

32-hours per week

SHIFT

Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Is 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 EXPERIENCE

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

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Certified by JCAHPO as an assistant.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good interpersonal/communicative skills needed.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Work 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 - $28.53

Mercyhealth 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, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• FSA/HSA Options

• Generous, accruing paid time off

• Paid Parental and caregiver leave

• Career advancement and educational opportunities

• Tuition and certification reimbursement

• Certification Reimbursement

• Well-being Programs

• Employee Discounts

• On-Demand Pay

• Financial Education

• Annual recognition/awards events

• Partner appreciation days

• Family entertainment/attractions discount

• Community service/improvement opportunities

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