Vision Assistant
Job Location:
High Point, NC - USA
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Job Summary
Its more than a career its a calling.
WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group Madison North High PointWorker Type:
RegularJob Summary:
Participates in the care and treatment of eye care patients utilizing skills unique to optometry and ophthalmology. Demonstrates accountability to patients peers and other health team members through positive customer relations and effective communication. Cares for children and adult patients of all ages.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists eye care providers and technicians in the exam and treatment of patients.
Manages patient flow and performs patient rooming standards.
Performs and documents diagnostic testing ordered by eye care providers.
Administers topical ophthalmic and oral medications at the direction of the provider.
Assists in patient transfers including to other areas of the department for completion of the examination.
Performs tasks of basic computer scheduling rescheduling canceling and coordination of appointment.
Collects and records accurate telephone information per department policy and relays it to eye care provider or technician.
Demonstrates understanding of current system and department policies and protocols for infection control instrument reprocessing safety and other patient care workflows.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
EXPERIENCE
No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms malfunctioning machinery etc.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent reaching gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Occasional bending stooping crawling kneeling sitting squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving patients.
Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Occasional driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
None
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
West OphthScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options:our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage:we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system providing high-quality, compassionate, and personalized care to communities across Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.
