Ophthalmic Assistant Mercy Health Corporation $19.02 - $28.53 paid time off United States, Illinois, Freeport 1045 West Stephenson Street (Show on map) Sep 16, 2026 OVERVIEW

This role provides direct patient care in an ophthalmology setting, including rooming patients, collecting assessment data, administering medications, and assisting physicians with exams and procedures. Responsibilities include performing specialized vision testing, educating patients and families, documenting care, telephone triage, and helping maintain an efficient flow of patients through the clinic.

SCHEDULE

32-hours per week

SHIFT:

Days

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/LICENSURE

Certified by JCAHPO as an assistant.

OTHER 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 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 Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. 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