Ophthalmic Assistant - UNC Eye Carolina Crossing

UNC REX Healthcare; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chapel Hill is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join their team. This entry-level position involves assisting in patient care, performing standard ophthalmic tests, and supporting clinical operations. Ideal for candidates looking to grow their skills in a dynamic environment. No prior experience required, making it a great opportunity to start a career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• No education requirements if all other qualifications are met.
• No licensure or certification required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors clinic flow and rooms patients for the physician.
• Scribes physician notes and reviews medication lists.
• Sets up for lasers and minor surgical procedures.
• Cleans and stocks exam rooms and maintains equipment.
• Performs entry-level exam components under supervision.
• Functions in a triage capacity, schedules appointments, and assists with forms.

Job description

Description

This position is eligible for the UNC Health Outpatient Commitment Incentive Program!

The Commitment Incentive includes $5,000 paid over a three (3) year commitment period.

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Summary

Join Our Team at UNC Eye Carolina Crossing!

Are you an Ophthalmic Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic clinical setting? UNC Health Faculty Physicians Ophthalmology at UNC Eye Carolina Crossing is seeking a dedicated and motivated professional to join our team.

In this entry-level role, you'll play a vital part in delivering exceptional patient care by obtaining routine patient histories and performing standardized ophthalmic tests as directed by our Ophthalmologists.

Responsibilities

• Clinic Flow - Monitors clinic flow to ensure patients and physicians are in the proper areas. Rooms patients for the physician, opens Electronic Record, reviews data prior to physician examination to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Assistance - Scribes physician notes on patient examination at physician's direction using electronic medical record format. Review and update medication list and allergies if appropriate.
• Procedure Set Up - Sets up for Lasers, and minor surgical procedures, using sterile technique where applicable.
• Equipment Maintenance - Cleans and stocks exam rooms and ancillary testing rooms when needed. Maintains calibration of ophthalmic instruments and reports malfunctioning equipment to facilities manager for prompt repair.
• Patient Exam - Performs entry level exam components such as : visual acuity, visual fields, intra-ocular pressure with Tonopen, automated keratometry, auto-lensometry and auto-refraction under the direct supervision of the ophthalmologist.
• Triage - May function in a triage capacity, respond to patient phone calls, schedule emergent appointments, enter medication refill requests, and assist with completion of patient forms including but not limited to DMV forms and FMLA documentation.

Requirements

• Education Requirements: None required if all other qualifications are met.
• Licensure/Certification Requirements: No licensure or certification required.
• Professional Experience Requirements: No prior experience required.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNC Eye Carolina Crossing

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $18.66 - $26.51 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.