Ophthalmic Assistant

Carolinas Medical Center; Roma; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join the Ophthalmology department. The role involves performing preliminary testing, recording patient history, and supporting exam workflows in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities include testing visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and lensometry, documenting in EMR, and maintaining exam room readiness while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year work experience preferred in an eye-related field.
• Previous ophthalmology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic preliminary testing including visual acuity, lensometry, and intraocular pressure measurements.
• Record detailed patient medical/ocular history and allergies in EMR.
• Perform Automated Visual Field Testing and troubleshoot equipment per procedures.
• Ensure exam rooms and lanes are stocked with needed supplies.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and support CPR certification and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication (oral & written)

Computer skills

Ophthalmic instrumentation

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Standing/walking ability

Organized & focused

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year relevant work experience

Ophthalmology experience preferred

Job description

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; 8:00AM-5:00PM

Pay Range:

$20.80 - $31.20

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED equivalent. One year work experience, preferably in eye-related field. Previous work experience in ophthalmology preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

Must acquire certification of Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within one year of employment in order to maintain employment. CPR certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs basic preliminary testing including but not limited to obtaining visual acuity, lensometry, measure and record intraocular pressure using tonopen, administers topical eye medications per physician order in preparation for ophthalmic exam, obtains vital signs as needed documenting in EMR.
• Records relevant detailed patient medical/ocular history, confirms allergies and updates medications.
• Performs Automated Visual Field Testing. Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot visual field equipment problems and begin repair process following procedures.
• Ensures exam rooms and lanes are stocked with needed supplies.
• Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, required continuing education, and CPR certification during employment.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and screening areas in the department
• Demonstrates dedication to patient service and care by serving as a role model in delivering quality patient care to all patient at all times.
• Performs other job related duties incidental to the work described here in and based on a non certified ophthalmic assistant.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills, work experience with electronic medical record preferred
• Knowledge of ophthalmic instrumentation
• Ability to multi task with efficiency.
• Ability to recognize common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work surrounding
• Ability to withstand long periods of standing and walking
• Ability to be focused and organized, working as a team player at all times

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Clean, comfortable, office environment; Moderate noise level; Fast paced, busy clinic at all times.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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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:

20 lbs. maximum

X

50 lbs. maximum

100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

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