Emory

Ophthalmic Assistant

Division
The Emory Clinic
Campus Location
LaGrange, GA, 30240
Campus Location
US-GA-LaGrange
Department
TEC ESA CHC Ophthal LaGrange
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
149363
Job Category
Clinical & Nursing Support
Schedule
8a-5p
Standard Hours
40 Hours
Hourly Minimum
USD $22.40/Hr.
Hourly Midpoint
USD $26.63/Hr.

Description

Shift: Monday-Friday 8a-5p

 

 This position reports to a Supervisor of Ophthalmic Operations and will work within a specific section of the Ophthalmology clinic. Ophthalmic skills include: obtaining and documenting patient history, determining visual acuity, performing automated refraction, 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 Performs routine instrument maintenance on all ophthalmic equipment. Stocks and maintains examination rooms. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a High School diploma or general education degree. Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience within the medical field (ophthalmolgy preferred). Must obtain Ophthalmic Assistant certification within eighteen (18) months of employment at Emory. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 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@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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