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Ophthalmic Assistant / COA

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Administrative Skills, Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Blood-Borne Pathogens, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Environmental Work, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Field Trials, Genetics, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Skills, LaTeX Typesetting, Legal, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Material Moving, Medical Waste, Ointments, Operations Management, Ophthalmology, Osmolarity, Patient Care, Patient History, Photography, Physical Demands, Topography, Typing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago


Description

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. 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, 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: + 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: (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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Division

_The Emory Clinic_

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30322_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_TEC OPH Comp Physicians_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_159705_

Job Category

_Clinical & Nursing Support_

Schedule

_8:30a-5p_

Standard Hours

_40 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $29.33/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $34.86/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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