Certified Ophthalmic Assistant WMCG - Full time - Days

Posted:
8/15/2024, 3:54:30 PM

Location(s):
Georgia, United States ⋅ Augusta, Georgia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant aids the ophthalmologist by obtaining medical information, performing preliminary eye function exams and explaining to patients about medication and/or procedures. Gathers history and information and performs comprehensive ophthalmic examinations or tests (such as visual acuity tests, the strength of glasses, color vision testing, lensometry, and tonometry, confrontal visual fields, Amsler grid testing, Keratometer, stereo acuity, BAT, EOM, fundal photography, HRT, refraction, applanator, Tono-Pen, etc.).

Position Requirements: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization. 1 year or more of experience in an Ophthalmology setting. Certification as Ophthalmic Assistant, Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS).

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.