Non Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

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 careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.