Ophthalmic Assistant

Job TitleEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesIs 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 & IEducation and/or ExperienceHigh School diploma preferred. Prefer education as a paraprofessional in ophthalmology or optometry.Certification/LicensureN/AOther Skills and Abilities Good interpersonal/communicative skills neededLevel of SupervisionThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.SupervisesThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.Pay Range:$19.40 - $34.10Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:Medical, Dental, VisionLife & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA OptionsGenerous, accruing paid time offPaid Parental and caregiver leaveCareer advancement and educational opportunitiesTuition and certification reimbursementCertification ReimbursementWell-being ProgramsEmployee DiscountsOn-Demand PayFinancial EducationAnnual recognition/awards eventsPartner appreciation daysFamily entertainment/attractions discountCommunity service/improvement opportunitiesAt 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 care 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 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women