$20.80 - $31.20 POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Full Time, Days Located in High Point, North Carolina This job qualifies for a $6,000 sign-on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements. Click here to learn more MUST HAVE: High School diploma or GED equivalent. CPR certification (American Heart Association OR American Red Cross) required.
One year work experience, preferably in an eye-related field. NICE TO HAVE: Previous work experience in ophthalmology preferred.
Performs preliminary screenings as ordered via physician including but not limited to providing detailed patient medical/ocular histories, obtaining visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry, pupil exam, instilling ocular medication, and visual field testing. Maintains assigned ophthalmic exam lanes/equipment in clinic. Cleans ophthalmic equipment in exam rooms according to guidelines.
Maintains physical environment of exam rooms. Ensures exam room/lane are stocked appropriately. Interacts with patients/families, coworkers, and physicians in professional courteous manner always.
Always maintain patient confidentiality. Always contributes to the positive atmosphere of the workplace. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, required continuing education hours to maintain certification according to JCAHPO guidelines.
Maintains current CPR certification during employment. Under the direction of the physician may perform prescription refill following standard guidelines. Demonstrates dedication to patient service and care by serving as a role model in always delivering quality patient care.
Performs other job duties incidental to the work described here in and based on Certification level. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Computer skills, work experience with Electronic Medical Record preferred.
Solid understanding of ophthalmic practice and care of ophthalmic patients. Knowledge of ophthalmic instrumentation. Proficient in basic preliminary ophthalmic testing according to certification COA.
Ability to multitask with efficiency. Understands the need for efficient use of time. Ability to recognize common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work surrounding.
Ability to withstand long periods of standing and walking. Focused and organized, always working as a team player. . WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, comfortable, office environment.
Moderate noise level. 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
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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.