Ophthalmic Assistant

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Greensboro, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Assistant performs preliminary screenings as ordered by a physician, including obtaining detailed patient medical/ocular histories, visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry, pupil exams, instilling ocular medication, and visual field testing. The role involves maintaining assigned ophthalmic exam lanes and equipment, ensuring cleanliness and proper stocking of exam rooms. The Ophthalmic Assistant interacts professionally and courteously with patients, families, coworkers, and physicians, always maintaining patient confidentiality and contributing to a positive workplace atmosphere. Professional development is key, including maintaining required competencies, continuing education hours per JCAHPO guidelines, and current CPR certification. Under physician direction, may perform prescription refills. The position requires dedication to patient service and care, serving as a role model for quality patient care. Other job duties incidental to the work described may also be performed based on certification level.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association OR American Red Cross) required.
• One year work experience, preferably in an eye-related field.
• 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 patients.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic instrumentation.
• Proficient in basic preliminary ophthalmic testing according to certification COA.
• Ability to multitask 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 periods of standing and walking.
• Focused and organized, always working as a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in ophthalmology preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains assigned ophthalmic exam lanes/equipment in clinic.
• Cleans ophthalmic equipment in exam rooms according to guidelines.
• Maintains physical environment of exam rooms.
• Ensures exam room/lane are stocked appropriately.
• Interacts with patients/families, coworkers, and physicians in professional courteous manner always.
• Always maintain patient confidentiality.
• Always contributes to the positive atmosphere of the workplace.
• 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.
• Under the direction of the physician may perform prescription refill following standard guidelines.
• Demonstrates dedication to patient service and care by serving as a role model in always delivering quality patient care.
• Performs other job duties incidental to the work described here in and based on Certification level.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED