Ophthalmic Assistant - Float

Fond du Lac Clinic Job Id R196852 Day Shift

Job Details

• Assists eye care providers in the exam and treatment of patients.
• Assists with minor surgery procedures and laser treatments in the office, including application and removal of dressings, as directed.
• May perform testing to include visual acuity measurement, color vision, lensometry, keratometry, pupil function, tonometry, automated perimetry, EOMs (Extra-Ocular Muscle), visual fields, and other patient services as requested by the provider.
• Initiates the documentation of the patient's chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings.
• May act as a scribe by documenting (on behalf of the provider) all clinically relevant interaction and dialogue during the patient visit.
• Provides patient education under direction of eye care provider.

Requirements

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) within 18 months in the state of work location

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.