Ophthalmic Technician Atrium Health Charlotte PRN

Job Overview Department: 02270 GCMG Ophthalmology: Charlotte - Ophthalmology Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details: 8am to 5pm Mon. thru Fri. Requirements: Must have 5 years' experience as an Ophthalmic Technician or have COA or COT certification. Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80 Essential Functions 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. Update 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 Assists 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. Physical Requirements 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. Education, Experience and Certifications High School Diploma or GED required. Ophthalmology experience required, COA or COT certification preferred. Our Commitment to You 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 About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. To perform an extensive number of data collection functions as delegated by the physician to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patients and to do so in a way that instills patient confidence and treatment. Demonstrate ophthalmic tech skills with accuracy and quality. Provide chair side physician assistance and administer treatment as ordered by the physician. Prepare exam rooms, escort patients to room, and prep them for physician. Assist in patient education regarding medications and post op instructions and what to expect after treatment of surgery or procedure. #J-18808-Ljbffr Atrium Health