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Ophthalmic Assistant
Rome, GA, United States
Job ID: R236470
Shift: 1st
Job Type: Regular
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Department:
02270 HC Specialty Center MOB 550 Redmond Rd - Ophthalmology
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday-Friday 7:30-4:30
Pay Range:
$20.80 - $31.20
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or GED equivalent. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Certification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) in Ophthalmology at the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) level. CPR certification. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs preliminary screenings as ordered via physician including but not limited to providing detailed patient medical/ocular histories, obtaining visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry, pupil exam, instilling ocular medication, and visual field testing. 2. Maintains assigned ophthalmic exam lanes/equipment in clinic. Cleans ophthalmic equipment in exam rooms according to guidelines. Maintains physical environment of exam rooms. 3. Ensures exam room/lane are stocked appropriately. 4. Interacts with patients/families, coworkers and physicians in professional courteous manner at all times. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Contributes to the positive atmosphere of the work place at all times. 5. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, required continuing education hours to maintain certification according to JCAHPO guidelines. Maintains current CPR certification during employment. 6. Under direction of physician may perform prescription refill following standard guidelines. 7. Demonstrates dedication to patient service and care by serving as a role model in delivering quality patient care at all times. 8. Performs other job duties incidental to the work described here in and based on Certification level. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills Computer skills, work experience with Electronic Medical Record preferred Solid understanding of ophthalmic practice and care of ophthalmic patient Knowledge of ophthalmic instrumentation Proficient in basic preliminary ophthalmic testing according to certification COA Ability to multi task with efficiency. Understands the need for efficient use of time Ability to recognize common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work surrounding Ability to withstand long period of standing and walking Focused and organized, working as a team player at all times WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, comfortable, office environment Moderate noise level PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum
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Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Provides preliminary screening exam and ophthalmic diagnostic tests under the direct supervision of an ophthalmologist/optometrist providing pertinent information needed for ophthalmic exam and care of the patient.
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