Ophthalmic Technician Atrium Health Charlotte PRN

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Atrium Health seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmology operations in Charlotte, NC. The role emphasizes patient care, accurate documentation, and assisting with procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, performing measurements (BP, refractions, TA's, K readings, visual field testing, corneal mapping, autorefractor), and ensuring timely patient flow. COA/COT certification preferred; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; COA/COT preferred.
• Experience in ophthalmology or eye care is desirable.
• Ability to document and assist with tests and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Informs patients of the purpose of tests and how they are affected during testing.
• Obtains patient history including chief complaint and allergies; updates medication sheet.
• Performs measurement tasks such as blood pressure, refractions, TA's, K readings, visual field testing, and corneal mapping.
• Assists in complex medical procedures and direct patient care, including post-surgical wound care.
• Determines next patient based on physician's bin or emergency.

Skills

Patient care

Medical documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

COA or COT certification preferred

Tools

Autorefraction equipment

Corneal mapping equipment

Visual Field testing equipment

Job description

• Informs patients of the purpose of all tests performed and how they will be affected during the test.
• Obtains chief complaint, history of present and new illness, past history, old and new family history, and history of allergies and medications, record last known prescription. Update medication sheet.
• Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include measuring and recording of: blood pressure, refractions, TA's, K Readings, Visual Field testing, Corneal mapping, auto refraction
• Assists in the performance of complex medical procedures requiring special assistance. Involved in direct patient care to include: post surgical wound care.
• Determines which patient is seen next based on physician's bin or emergency

Essential Functions

• Informs patients of the purpose of all tests performed and how they will be affected during the test.
• Obtains chief complaint, history of present and new illness, past history, old and new family history, and history of allergies and medications, record last known prescription. Update medication sheet.
• Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include measuring and recording of: blood pressure, refractions, TA's, K Readings, Visual Field testing, Corneal mapping, auto refraction
• Assists in the performance of complex medical procedures requiring special assistance. Involved in direct patient care to include: post surgical wound care.
• Determines which patient is seen next based on physician's bin or emergency

Physical Requirements

Requires consistent walking, standing, and sitting. Requires some lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds in handling of some medical equipment or supplies. Must speak and read proficient English.

Education, Experience And Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Ophthalmology experience required, COA or COT certification preferred.