Non Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
full-time•Atlanta
About this role
Overview
Shift: 8a-4:30p
Description
- This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making. T
- his position reports to a Supervisor of Ophthalmic Operations and will work within a specific section of the Ophthalmology clinic.
- Ophthalmic skills include:
- 1. Obtaining and documenting patient history, determining visual acuity, performing automated refraction, administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician.
- 2. Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR, providing patient services, measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry), pre-operative preparation of patient; maintaining equipment and instruments.
- 3. Performs routine instrument maintenance on all ophthalmic equipment. Stocks and maintains examination rooms. Performs other related duties as required.
- Minimum of a High School diploma or general education degree.
- Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience within the medical field (ophthalmology preferred).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium): 20-50 lbs.; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs., 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
Other facts
Tech stack
Customer Service,Interpersonal Skills,Communication Skills,Independent Decision-Making,Patient History Documentation,Visual Acuity Determination,Automated Refraction,Eye Drop Administration,Tonometry,Pre-Operative Preparation,Equipment Maintenance,Data Entry,Patient Services,Routine Instrument Maintenance,Stocking Examination Rooms
About Emory Healthcare
Emory Healthcare is the most comprehensive health care system in Georgia. We offer 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, more than 250 provider locations, and more than 2,800 physicians specializing in 70 different medical subspecialties. Meaning we can provide treatments and services that may not be available at local community hospitals. That's the Emory Difference.
Team size: 10,001+ employees
Website: http://www.emoryhealthcare.org
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
What you'll do
- The Non Certified Ophthalmic Assistant will obtain and document patient history, perform clinical tasks, and maintain ophthalmic equipment. They will also provide patient services and assist with pre-operative preparations.
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What does a Non Certified Ophthalmic Assistant do at Emory Healthcare?
As a Non Certified Ophthalmic Assistant at Emory Healthcare, you will: the Non Certified Ophthalmic Assistant will obtain and document patient history, perform clinical tasks, and maintain ophthalmic equipment. They will also provide patient services and assist with pre-operative preparations..
Why join Emory Healthcare as a Non Certified Ophthalmic Assistant?
Emory Healthcare is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.
Is the Non Certified Ophthalmic Assistant position at Emory Healthcare remote?
The Non Certified Ophthalmic Assistant position at Emory Healthcare is based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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