Ophthalmic Technician

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a patient-care oriented professional to support ophthalmology services. You will room patients, collect assessments, and assist with procedures under physician direction.

The role requires accurate documentation, strong communication, and the ability to manage a steady patient flow in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include assisting with exams and treatments, triaging calls, and supporting families with information and education.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Paraprofessional education in ophthalmology or optometry preferred.
• Good interpersonal/communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients and collect assessment data.
• Administer medications and assist with patient care procedures.
• Assist physicians during treatment and examinations.
• Perform refractive testing and imaging procedures as directed.
• Maintain patient flow and document care provided.
• Respond to calls and triage patient needs.
• Review and maintain patient charts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

Paraprofessional education in ophthalmology/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, refractometry and examinations.
• Performs retinoscopy, refractometry, A/B scans, photography, fluorescein angiography, corneal/disc topography, assists in surgery, low vision evaluations, visual fields and applanations.
• Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Documents patient care and related information.
• Respond to incoming telephone calls.
• Performs telephone triaging of patients.
• Follows up on patient care as needed.
• Reviews and maintains charts.
• Participates in QA & I

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School diploma preferred.
Prefer education as a paraprofessional in ophthalmology or optometry.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

N/A

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good interpersonal/communicative skills needed

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

SUPERVISES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PAY RANGE:

$19.40 - $34.10

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