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Job Title Eye Care Assistant About the Department Join the Henry Ford Medical Group, one of Michigan's largest physician organizations, dedicated to delivering coordinated care across primary and specialty practices. Our team thrives on collaborative teamwork, leveraging leading clinical resources to build lasting relationships with patients and communities. As part of our ophthalmology team, you¿ll contribute to a department committed to excellence in eye care, innovation, and patient-centered services.
Role Overview As an Eye Care Assistant, you¿ll perform essential administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of licensed ophthalmologists. Your role is vital in supporting physicians by preparing patients for examinations, assisting during procedures, and contributing to patient education. This position ensures seamless patient care and operational efficiency within our ophthalmology department.
Why Henry Ford Health At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
Take patient medical histories and record vital signs accurately. Measure visual acuity and intraocular pressure as part of patient assessments. Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians during exams or surgeries.
Educate patients on compliance with treatment plans and eye care practices. Manage patient information with attention to detail and confidentiality. What You Will Need Required Qualifications High school diploma or G.
E. D. equivalent. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high level of initiative.
Visual, hearing, and verbal abilities to perform detailed tasks and communicate effectively. Manual dexterity to operate equipment and handle small objects precisely.
Previous experience in a healthcare or clinical setting. Familiarity with ophthalmology procedures and patient care. What We Offer Join a team where your growth is our priority.
Collaborate with leading professionals, engage in mission-driven work, and access continuous learning opportunities to advance your career in healthcare. Join Our Team Ready to make a difference in eye care? Apply now and be part of our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health!
Company Description Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.
Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
About the role
As an Eye Care Assistant, you¿ll perform essential administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of licensed ophthalmologists. Your role is vital in supporting physicians by preparing patients for examinations, assisting during procedures, and contributing to patient education. This position ensures seamless patient care and operational efficiency within our ophthalmology department.