Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Shift: 8a-5p

Job Summary: This position requires customer service skills excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a degree of independent decision-making. This position reports to a Supervisor of Ophthalmic Operations and will work within a specific section of the Ophthalmology clinic. Primary duties and responsibilities: 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. 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 perform 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: Education - Minimum of a High School diploma or general education degree. Experience - Minimum of one year of experience in an Ophthalmology practice. JCAHPO Ophthalmic Certification (COACOTCOMT) required. Certification - (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs. 0-33% of the work day (occasionally) Lifting 25 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 environmental 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.

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.

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