Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified, Davie Medical Center

Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified, Davie Medical Center

Apply for the Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified, Davie Medical Center role at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

Location:

38756 Davie Medical Center - Ophthalmology
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule:

Monday through Friday 8a-5p
Pay Range: $21.45 - $32.20

• Full Time, Days
• Located in Bermuda Run, NC at Davie Medical Center
• This job qualifies for a $6,000 sign‑on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements.
• Day 1 Health Coverage:
  Choose from either copay or HSA‑eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO:
  Accrual starts at 25 days/year, for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Retirement:
  Up to 7% employer‑paid retirement contributions.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) in Ophthalmology at the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) level.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association OR American Red Cross) required.
• One year work experience, preferably in an eye‑related field.

• Previous work experience in ophthalmology preferred.

• Perform preliminary screenings as ordered via physician, including detailed patient medical/ocular histories, visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry, pupil exam, instill ocular medication, and visual field testing.
• Maintain assigned ophthalmic exam lanes/equipment, clean ophthalmic equipment according to guidelines, and keep exam rooms stocked and organized.
• Interact with patients/families, coworkers, and physicians in a professional, courteous manner while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development by maintaining required competencies and continuing education hours per JCAHPO guidelines; maintain current CPR certification during employment.
• Under physician direction may perform prescription refills following standard guidelines.
• Demonstrate dedication to patient service and care as a role model.
• Perform other duties incidental to the work described here based on certification level.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer skills and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.
• Solid understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic instrumentation.
• Proficiency in basic preliminary ophthalmic testing per COA certification.
• Ability to multitask efficiently and manage time effectively.
• Recognize common safety hazards and take precautions.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Focused and organized, teamwork oriented.

• Clean, comfortable office environment.
• Moderate noise level.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, career development programs, and more.

• Base compensation listed within the pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, experience, and training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and more based on the role.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits: adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

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. It operates under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois;
Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients, engages in many clinical trials and research studies, and collaborates with Wake Forest University School of Medicine, its academic core. It 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.

Advocate Health is committed to equitable care and provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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