Ophthalmic Assistant
SSM Health, Janesville, WI, United States
WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group Janesville – Fort Atkinson
Job Summary
The Ophthalmic Assistant plays a vital role in assisting ophthalmologists and optometrists with patient care, diagnostic testing, and clinical procedures. This position ensures smooth clinic operations and an excellent patient experience.
Participates in the care and treatment of eye care patients utilizing skills unique to optometry and ophthalmology. Demonstrates accountability to patients, peers and other health team members through positive customer relations and effective communication. Cares for children and adults of all ages.
Responsibilities
Prepare patients for eye examinations and procedures.
Perform preliminary vision tests, including visual acuity, tonometry, and refraction.
Assist with diagnostic imaging such as OCT, fundus photography, and visual field testing.
Document patient history and maintain accurate medical records in the EMR system.
Educate patients on eye health, medications, and post‑procedure care.
Maintain and clean ophthalmic instruments and equipment.
Assists eye care providers in the exam and treatment of patients.
Initiate documentation of the patient’s chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings.
May perform testing to include visual acuity measurement, color vision testing, lensometry, keratometry, testing pupil function, tonometry, automated perimetry, evaluation of EOMs, confrontation visual field testing, and other patient services as requested by the provider.
May act as a scribe documenting all clinically relevant interaction and dialogue during the patient visit.
Assists with minor surgery procedures and laser treatments in the office, including application and removal of dressings as directed.
Inventories and maintains surgical instruments in accordance with system and department standards.
Screens patients and calls for emergency/urgent situations; obtains pertinent information for provider.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited ophthalmic assistant program preferred.
COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) certification strongly preferred or willingness to obtain within 18 months of hire.
Previous experience in ophthalmology or optometry setting is a plus.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced clinical environment.
Education
High school diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
Experience
One year health care experience.
Physical Requirements
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lbs.
Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision for near and far distances, and to identify and distinguish colors.
Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving patients.
Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Occasional driving.
Professional Certification
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 days of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required depending on department.
Schedule
Day Shift (United States)
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit through DailyPay offering eligible hourly team members instant access to earned, unpaid base pay.
Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Job Summary
The Ophthalmic Assistant plays a vital role in assisting ophthalmologists and optometrists with patient care, diagnostic testing, and clinical procedures. This position ensures smooth clinic operations and an excellent patient experience.
Participates in the care and treatment of eye care patients utilizing skills unique to optometry and ophthalmology. Demonstrates accountability to patients, peers and other health team members through positive customer relations and effective communication. Cares for children and adults of all ages.
Responsibilities
Prepare patients for eye examinations and procedures.
Perform preliminary vision tests, including visual acuity, tonometry, and refraction.
Assist with diagnostic imaging such as OCT, fundus photography, and visual field testing.
Document patient history and maintain accurate medical records in the EMR system.
Educate patients on eye health, medications, and post‑procedure care.
Maintain and clean ophthalmic instruments and equipment.
Assists eye care providers in the exam and treatment of patients.
Initiate documentation of the patient’s chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings.
May perform testing to include visual acuity measurement, color vision testing, lensometry, keratometry, testing pupil function, tonometry, automated perimetry, evaluation of EOMs, confrontation visual field testing, and other patient services as requested by the provider.
May act as a scribe documenting all clinically relevant interaction and dialogue during the patient visit.
Assists with minor surgery procedures and laser treatments in the office, including application and removal of dressings as directed.
Inventories and maintains surgical instruments in accordance with system and department standards.
Screens patients and calls for emergency/urgent situations; obtains pertinent information for provider.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited ophthalmic assistant program preferred.
COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) certification strongly preferred or willingness to obtain within 18 months of hire.
Previous experience in ophthalmology or optometry setting is a plus.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced clinical environment.
Education
High school diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
Experience
One year health care experience.
Physical Requirements
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lbs.
Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision for near and far distances, and to identify and distinguish colors.
Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving patients.
Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Occasional driving.
Professional Certification
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 days of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required depending on department.
Schedule
Day Shift (United States)
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit through DailyPay offering eligible hourly team members instant access to earned, unpaid base pay.
Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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