Ophthalmic Technician Atrium Health Charlotte PRN

About the role

This position is part-time and benefits eligible. The schedule is from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday. The essential function includes informing patients of the purpose of all tests performed and how they will be affected during the test.

Responsibilities

• Informs patients of the purpose of all tests performed and how they will be affected during the test.
• Obtains chief complaint, history of present and new illness, past history, old and new family history, and history of allergies and medications, record last known prescription.
• Updates medication sheet.
• Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include measuring and recording of: blood pressure, refractions, TA's, K Readings, Visual Field testing, Corneal mapping, auto refraction.
• Aids in the performance of complex medical procedures requiring special assistance.
• Involved in direct patient care to include: post surgical wound care.
• Determines which patient is seen next based on physician's bin or emergency.
• Prepares exam rooms, escorts patients to room, and preps them for physician.
• Provides chair-side physician assistance and administers treatment as ordered by the physician.
• Assists in patient education regarding medications and post-op instructions and what to expect after treatment of surgery or procedure.

Requirements

• Must have 5 years' experience as an Ophthalmic Technician or have their COA or COT certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ophthalmology experience required, COA or COT certification preferred.

Skills

• Requires consistent walking, standing, and sitting.
• Requires some lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds in handling of some medical equipment or supplies.
• Must speak and read proficient English.

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.

Pay

$21.85 - $32.80

Schedule

8am to 5pm Mon. thru Fri.