Ophthalmic Assistant

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); Hybrid; USD 54.501.000 - 81.750.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition and certification reimburse-

Zusammenfassung

Mercyhealth seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our Harlem-Freeport clinic. The role involves direct patient care, rooming patients, collecting assessments, administering medications, and assisting physicians during exams and procedures in a busy ophthalmology setting.

You will perform specialized vision testing, document care, educate patients and families, and handle telephone triage to maintain smooth clinic flow. Must have JCAHPO certification; high school diploma required.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma required.
• Paraprofessional education in ophthalmology/optometry preferred.
• JCAHPO certification as ophthalmic assistant.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care in ophthalmology.
• Room patients and collect assessment data.
• Administer medications and assist with procedures.
• Assist physicians during exams and testing.
• Perform vision testing and imaging procedures (autorefractor, keratometry, OCT).
• Document care and educate patients and families; handle triage calls.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Rooming patients

Medication administration

Education & counseling

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Paraprofessional ophthalmology

Jobbeschreibung

## Ophthalmic AssistantApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Harlem-Freeport, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 49423-1**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 - $28.53Mercyhealth 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, 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