Ophthalmic Assistant - Eye Clinic - Augusta, GA

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

• The Ophthalmic Assistant is the entry-level position of the Ophthalmic Professionals. Aids the ophthalmologist by
• obtaining medical information, performing preliminary eye function exams and explaining to patients about medication
• and/or procedures.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Performing the following functions-visual acuity, tests such as visual fields, keratometry, ocular mobility,
• refraction, imaging, administering eye drops, assisting with corrective lenses and other supplemental
• testing.
• Under the supervision of the ophthalmologist administer medications, processing microbiological
• specimens, measurement of intraocular pressure, and performing amblyopia treatment. Assesses, performs
• specialized procedures, patient education, supporting and communicating with medical staff, and recording
• results of routine ophthalmic examination procedures on patients.
• Assisting with ophthalmic surgery procedures. Primary responsibilities include assessment, the performance
• of specialized procedures, patient education, supporting and communicating with medical staff, and
• recording results of routine ophthalmic examination procedures on patients.
• Performing imaging. Performs simple maintenance on equipment and reports malfunctions. Practices
• under the directions of higher-level personnel until certified.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma General

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

CMA, CNA, COA preferred. Upon Hire Preferred

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2 years' experience in medical field. Preferred

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