Ophthalmic Assistant: Imaging & Patient Care Pro

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant who will work within a specific section of the Ophthalmology clinic and report to a Supervisor of Ophthalmic Operations.

The role requires customer service, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to make independent decisions. Responsibilities include patient history, visual acuity testing, refraction, tonometry, EMR data entry, pre-operative prep, and postoperative education.

Qualifications

• Experience in an ophthalmology practice is required.
• JCAHPO COA/COT/COMT certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history, determine visual acuity, perform refraction.
• Enter data into EMR, perform tonometry, pre-operative prep, and postoperative education.
• Maintain equipment and assist in ocular imaging and related duties.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma

COA

COT

COMT

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant who will work within a specific section of the Ophthalmology clinic and report to a Supervisor of Ophthalmic Operations.

The role requires customer service, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to make independent decisions. Responsibilities include patient history, visual acuity testing, refraction, tonometry, EMR data entry, pre-operative prep, and postoperative education.