Ophthalmic Assistant

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/LICENSURECertified by JCAHPO as an assistant.

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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:$19.02 - $28.53

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 InsuranceFSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time offPaid 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

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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.

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