Ophthalmic Assistant

SSM Health; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team in Sun Prairie, WI. This full-time position involves assisting ophthalmologists and optometrists with patient care, performing diagnostic tests, and ensuring smooth clinic operations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, at least one year of healthcare experience, and strong communication skills. Join us in delivering compassionate, high-quality eye care.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year healthcare experience required.
• COA certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 18 months.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist eye care providers in exam and treatment of patients.
• Document the patient’s chief complaint and history.
• Perform tests like visual acuity and tonometry as requested.
• Act as a scribe for patient visits.
• Assist with minor surgery procedures and maintain instruments.
• Screen patients for emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration in a clinical environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling

WI-SSM Health Outpatient Center-Sun Prairie

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights

Ophthalmic Assistant

Location: Sun Prairie, WI

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Join Our Mission

At SSM Health, we are committed to providing exceptional care and creating a healing environment for our patients. We are seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Assistant to join our ophthalmology team and support our mission of delivering compassionate, high‑quality eye care.

Job Summary

The Ophthalmic Assistant plays a vital role in assisting ophthalmologists and optometrists with patient care, diagnostic testing, and clinical procedures. This position ensures smooth clinic operations and an excellent patient experience.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• 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.
• May perform testing to include visual acuity measurement, color vision testing, lensometry, keratometry, testing pupil function, tonometry, automated perimetry, evaluation of extra‑ocular muscles, confrontation visual field testing, and other patient services as requested by the provider.
• May act as a scribe by documenting all clinically relevant interaction and dialogue during the course of the patient visit, including history and exam, entering diagnoses, orders, E&M, follow‑up, and patient instructions.
• Assists with minor surgery procedures and laser treatments in the office, including application and removal of dressings as directed.
• Inventories and maintains surgical instruments in accordance with system and department standards.
• Screens patients and calls for emergency/urgent situations; obtains pertinent information for provider.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year healthcare experience required.
• COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) certification strongly preferred or willingness to obtain within 18 months of hire.
• Previous experience in an ophthalmology or optometry setting is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced clinical environment.
• Education: High school diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
• Experience: One year healthcare experience.

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0–25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25–50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 days of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required depending on the department.

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

6650160164 SPOC Ophthalmology

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through the FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Why Join SSM Health?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certification support.
• A mission‑driven organization focused on holistic patient care.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.