Ophthalmic Assistant: Grow with Eye Care & Training

SSM Health; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

DailyPay access to earned wages

Upfront tuition coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our ophthalmology team and support high-quality eye care. You will assist in patient care, perform preliminary vision testing, and help with imaging and documentation in the EMR system.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year healthcare experience, and COA certification is preferred or obtainable within 18 months. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for a busy clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year health care experience.
• COA certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 18 months of hire.
• Experience in ophthalmology or optometry is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist eye care providers in the exam and treatment of patients.
• Initiate documentation of patient chief complaint, history, and ocular findings.
• Perform testing such as visual acuity, color vision, tonometry, refraction, and keratometry.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging (OCT, fundus photography, visual fields).
• Document patient history and maintain medical records in the EMR system.
• Educate patients on eye health, medications, and post-procedure care.
• Maintain and clean ophthalmic instruments and equipment.
• Support physicians during minor procedures and surgeries.

Skills

Patient care

Vision testing

OCT imaging

EMR documentation

Patient education

Instruments maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year health care experience

Tools

EMR system

Job description

SSM Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our ophthalmology team and support high-quality eye care. You will assist in patient care, perform preliminary vision testing, and help with imaging and documentation in the EMR system.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year healthcare experience, and COA certification is preferred or obtainable within 18 months. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for a busy clinic.