You belong at Union!

The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant plays a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care while the patient is at Union Health.
The department provides essential vision care, diagnostics, and treatments, ensuring accurate evaluations, early detection, and improved patient outcomes.

Join us as we provide compassionate service and high-quality care to the Wabash Valley Communities. We are committed to helping you find a role that recognizes your interests, expertise, and talent and helping you achieve your long-term career goals and aspirations. At Union, you’ll experience an inclusive environment in which you are empowered to be your best self every day.

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:

• Part-time and Full-time schedules
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Time Off starting day one.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
• Career Paths
• Success Sharing
• 403b Retirement Employer Match.
• Much More!

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.

How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health.

Ophthalmic Asst. Details

Essential Job Duties:

• Patient Preparation & Examination Support – Conducts patient work-ups, including history taking, visual acuities, tonometry, slit lamp evaluations, and administering topical eye medication. Assists doctors with examinations and procedures.
• Diagnostic & Special Testing – Performs additional testing such as visual fields, retinoscopy, fluorescein angiography, A-scans/B-scans, and fundus photography as ordered by the doctor.
• Contact Lens & Referral Coordination – Manages contact lens orders, verification, and patient instruction. Arranges referrals, insurance pre-certifications, and special testing appointments (CT, MRI).
• Charting, Scheduling & Equipment Maintenance – Ensures complete and accurate documentation, prepares charts for patient visits, schedules procedures, and maintains equipment calibrations and inventory.
• Education & Compliance – Maintains CPR certification, completes required ophthalmic assistant coursework within two years, and stays knowledgeable about clinic policies, billing, and coding procedures.

Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience in the Ophthalmic or Optometric field with a strong understanding of related terminology and procedures.
• Effective communication skills with patients, staff, and the public, with the ability to interpret policies, solve problems, and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule and capable of maintaining accurate records while upholding department standards.

License/Certification:

• Active Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification. (COA)
• CPR/Basic Life Support certification (AHA) is required (provided and maintained as part of employment).

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.