Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Job Atlanta area,Georgia USA,Healthcare

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Job Description

Ophthalmic Skills include: Obtaining and documenting patient history, determining visual acuity, performing automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes, performing basic lensometry, pupillary assessment, visual field testing, PAM, basin ocular motility assessment, manual and automated keratometry, osmolarity testing, administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician.

Performing office duties and clinical tasks: entering data into EMR, providing patient services, measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry), pre‑operative preparation of patient, maintaining equipment and instruments, performing ocular imaging including OCT, Topography, fundus photography, preparation of surgical instruments and equipment, aseptic technique, post‑operative education. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a High School diploma or general education degree.
Minimum of one year of experience in an Ophthalmology practice.
JCAHPO Ophthalmic Certification (COA, COT, COMT) required.
(BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Physical Requirements

20-50 lbs.; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11‑25 lbs., 34‑66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs., 67‑100% of the workday (constantly);
Lifting 50 lbs. max;
Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.;
Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Environmental Factors

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:
Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste, Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers
. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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