Ophthalmic Assistant

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Rome, GA

8h • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Assistant performs a variety of clinical duties necessary to the daily operations of the Eye Center. Primary duties include but are not limited to conducting the patient intake process concerning chief complaint, medical history, and medication reconciliation; performing a variety of ophthalmic tests and measurements in preparation of the provider's assessment; and maintaining infection control standards by sterilizing surgical instruments and cleaning the equipment and exam rooms regularly.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Ophthalmic Certification (COA/COT) preferred
• Previous experience in the ophthalmic/optometric field preferred but not required
• Basic knowledge of the use and operation of general office equipment

Nice To Haves

• Ophthalmic Certification (COA/COT)
• Previous experience in the ophthalmic/optometric field

Responsibilities

• conducting the patient intake process concerning chief complaint, medical history, and medication reconciliation
• performing a variety of ophthalmic tests and measurements in preparation of the provider's assessment
• maintaining infection control standards by sterilizing surgical instruments and cleaning the equipment and exam rooms regularly

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED