ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Is responsible for patient care.
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Rooms and collects patient assessment data.
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Administers medications and performs other patient care procedures as directed and according to established criteria.
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Assists physicians during treatment, testing and examinations.
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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.
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Maintains timely flow of patients.
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Provides patient and family education.
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Documents patient care and related information.
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Responds to incoming telephone calls.
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Performs telephone triaging of patients.
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Follows up on patient care as needed.
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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:
$20.18 - $30.28
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
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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.
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
