Ophthalmic Assistant Certified

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our eye care team. You will care for patients, perform assessments, and assist physicians during examinations and testing across ophthalmic procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma, preferably paraprofessional training in ophthalmology or optometry, and JCAHPO certification. We value strong interpersonal skills, clear communication, and a commitment to education and patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist physicians during treatment and examinations.
• Rooms and collects patient assessment data; maintain timely flow of patients.
• Administer medications and perform ophthalmic procedures per established criteria.
• Document patient care and related information; respond to calls and triage patients by phone.
• Perform ophthalmic tests (vision, refractometry, OCT, topography, etc.) and assist in minor procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patient care

Education

High School diploma

Paraprofessional in ophthalmology or optometry

Job description

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:

$20.18 - $30.28

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