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Where you matter as much as the work you do

Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) ifyou’relooking for an opportunity withone of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology,and more! EHC is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals. Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control andPrevention, GeorgiaInstitute of Technology, and other organizations and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible.

Description

We'reseeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Assistant / COA to continue the growth of our Emory Clinics. As part of our team you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and independent decision-making. This position reports to the Supervisor of Ophthalmic skills. You will be required to perform the following duties; obtaining and documenting patient history, determiniing visual acuity, performing automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes, performing basic lensometry, pupillary assessment, visual field testing, PAM, basin ocular motility assessment, manual and automated keratometry, osmolarity testing, administering eye drops, ointment, and irrigating solutions to eyes as ordered by the physician.

Shift: 8a-4:30p

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a High School diploma or general education degree preferred.

• Minimum of one year of experience in an Ophthalmology practice.

• JCAHPO Ophthalmic Certification (COA) required or must be obtained within one (1) year of hire date).

• BLS Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network,establishedin 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division The Emory Clinic

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department TEC OPH Retina Physicians

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 145596

Job Category Clinical & Nursing Support

Schedule 8a-4:30p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $24.40/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $32.68/Hr.

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.