Ophthalmic Assistant: Patient Care & Eye Testing Pro

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

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.