Ophthalmic Assistant - Eye Clinic - Augusta, GA
About The Position
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The Ophthalmic Assistant is the entry-level position of the Ophthalmic Professionals. Aids the ophthalmologist by obtaining medical information, performing preliminary eye function exams and explaining to patients about medication and/or procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma General
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- Minimum 2 years' experience in medical field.
Nice To Haves
- CMA, CNA, COA preferred. Upon Hire Preferred
Responsibilities
- Performing visual acuity, tests such as visual fields, keratometry, ocular mobility, refraction, imaging, administering eye drops, assisting with corrective lenses and other supplemental testing.
- Under the supervision of the ophthalmologist administer medications, processing microbiological specimens, measurement of intraocular pressure, and performing amblyopia treatment. Assesses, performs specialized procedures, patient education, supporting and communicating with medical staff, and recording results of routine ophthalmic examination procedures on patients.
- Assisting with ophthalmic surgery procedures. Primary responsibilities include assessment, the performance of specialized procedures, patient education, supporting and communicating with medical staff, and recording results of routine ophthalmic examination procedures on patients.
- Performing imaging. Performs simple maintenance on equipment and reports malfunctions. Practices under the directions of higher-level personnel until certified.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Benefits
- Support to do more meaningful work
- A rewarding life
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
