Ophthalmic Assistant - Day Shift | $6K Sign-On Bonus

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health's Ophthalmology department in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant to perform preliminary screenings, patient histories, and essential ophthalmic tests under physician direction. The role emphasizes patient care, equipment maintenance, and a professional team environment.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and at least one year of eye-care experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs preliminary screenings as ordered by physician, including patient histories, visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry, pupil exam, ocular medication, and visual field testing.
• Maintains ophthalmic exam lanes/equipment and cleans equipment following guidelines; keeps exam rooms stocked.
• Interacts with patients, families, coworkers, and physicians professionally; maintains patient confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Team player

Time management

Patient confidentiality

COA certification

Ophthalmic testing

Ophthalmic instrumentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Ophthalmic equipment

Job description

Advocate Health's Ophthalmology department in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant to perform preliminary screenings, patient histories, and essential ophthalmic tests under physician direction. The role emphasizes patient care, equipment maintenance, and a professional team environment.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and at least one year of eye-care experience.