37 Jobs in Scotland Neck

ABOUT The Navy Chaplain Corps boasts more than 800 Navy Chaplains from more than 100 different faith groups, including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, and many others. Each Chaplain is also a Navy Officer, meaning each holds an important leadership role. Chaplains offer everything from faith leadership to personal advice to much-needed solace—all while living up to the guiding principles of the Chaplain Mission: - Providing religious ministry and support to those of your own faith - Facilitating the religious requirements of those from all faiths - Caring for all servicemembers and their families, including those subscribing to no specific faith - Advising the command in ensuring the free exercise of religion RESPONSIBILITIES As a Navy Chaplain, your job spans a broad range of duties. You will support fellow servicemembers during their most joyful moments and during their most difficult. Your responsibilities might include: - Conducting worship services in a variety of settings - Performing religious rites and ceremonies such as weddings, funeral services, and baptisms - Counseling individuals who seek guidance - Overseeing religious education programs, such as Sunday school and youth groups - Visiting and providing spiritual guidance and care to hospitalized personnel and/or their family members - Training lay leaders who conduct religious education programs - Promoting attendance at religious services, retreats, and conferences - Advising leaders at all levels regarding morale, ethics, and spiritual well-being WORK ENVIRONMENT Navy Chaplains immerse themselves in the daily lives of servicemembers. In what can be best described as a ministry of presence, they are there to offer guidance and insight in the moment, whenever they’re needed. You could provide support while on land or at sea, presiding over religious ceremonies on a base, or conducting services from the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Those pursuing a Chaplain position are required to attend Officer Development School (ODS) in Newport, RI. Upon completion, they attend a seven-week course at the Naval Chaplaincy School and Center, also in Newport, RI. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. It’s also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields such as family counseling and behavioral therapy. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Navy Chaplains typically continue their education throughout their careers. Opportunities for continuing education are available through the Advanced Education Program while being paid full-time as a Navy Officer. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Navy Chaplains can advance their education by: - Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) - Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges Also keep in mind: If you’re in the process of starting or completing your graduate theological degree, you could potentially enter the Navy Chaplain Candidate Program (CCPO) as a student. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS A candidate seeking to serve as a Navy Chaplain and Officer must: - Have a bachelor's degree from a qualified four-year undergraduate educational institution - Have a graduate degree in theological or related studies from an accredited educational institution (note that a qualifying degree program requires no fewer than 72 semester hours or 108 quarter hours of graduate-level work, with 2/3 of those course hours completed in residence; also note that related studies may include graduate courses in pastoral counseling, social work, religious administration, and similar disciplines when one-half of the earned credits include topics in general religion, world religions, the practice of religion, theology, religious philosophy, religious ethics, and/or the foundational writings from the applicant's religious tradition) - Have two years of full-time religious leadership experience that is compatible with the duties of a Religious Ministry Professional (RMP) in their respective Religious Organizations (RO) and relevant to the settings of military chaplaincy - Be able to obtain an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a religious faith organization registered with the Department of Defense General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before, or whether you’ve never served before. To learn more and see if you qualify to serve as a Navy Chaplain, please call .

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs. As the Charge Nurse, manages the daily decisions to ensure continuity of care to maintain patient and staff safety and oversees the delivery of safe effective quality outcomes. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Facility Administrator and initiate as appropriate. Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies. Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Facility Administrator ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift. Participate in patient care plan meetings. Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in- services. Train and orient staff as necessary. Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures. Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment. Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter. With Facility Administrator conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care. Meet routinely with the Facility Administrator to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information. Supervise all documentation of patient information. Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity. Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately. Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation. Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed. Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary. Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care. Continuously monitor patient’s condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis. Administer medications to patients per physician’s orders. Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members. Supervise and participate in completion of short and long term care plans. Admit new patients according to facility procedure. Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication. Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care. Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed. Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual. Complete Nurse’s Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff Promote efficient use of medical supplies. Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings. Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and i n teraction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperatu r e control and moderate noise levels. May b e exposed to infectious and con t agious diseases/materials. Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. SUPERVISION: Direc t Patien t Car e Staff , War d Cler k a s assigned. EDUCATION : Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.) Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS : Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting. Medical/surgical nursing preferred. Supervisory or management experience preferred. Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification. Good communication skills – verbal and written. EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans

This job requires to work onsite in Scotland Neck or Rich Square and float to other sites as needed.

The nurse is primarily responsible for triaging patients for timely and appropriate care, ensuring prompt identification of patients with high risk conditions. Nurse receives patient calls or calls patient for lab test results with instructions, medication refills, physician instructions, patient education and care coordination.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Talking directly with patients assessing history, and chief complaint, factoring in underlying health status.
• Performs short evaluation of the patient situation to estimate severity of illness and/or injury and, as possible obtain vital sign and mental status information, to determine where and how quickly a patient should be seen. Confers with physician as needed. Schedule appointments as needed.
• Sends those with high risk chief complaints such as chest pain, abdominal pain, or severe headaches to ER immediately or arranges ambulance.
• Triage walk-in patients
• Home care advice may be given if an appointment is not deemed necessary, including instructions if, when, and where to seek care.
• Responds to patient questions, requests for advice, results of tests, and requests for refills per protocol.
• Coordinates care to patients, providing follow up and communication per provider request.
• Speaking with home care, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and other medical and nursing personnel for the purpose of furthering patient care.
• Relaying clinical information to and from the providers from patients, or personnel described in above item.
• Partners with Office manager and Medical team to anticipate clinical needs or resolve clinical issues.
• Function as clinical support person and assisting Medical Assistants when needed to ensure smooth flow of the clinical day.
• Function as clinical support person and assisting Medical Assistants when needed to ensure smooth flow of the clinical day.
• Able to provide phlebotomy, administration of immunizations, psychotropic injectables, and lab tests as needed.
• Complete telephone and clinical care documentation in EMR.
• Manages lab and test results
• Complete medication refill requests
• Provide primary nursing to clinic assigned to, but must be willing and able to staff at other RHG clinics as needed and to support the RHG health team.

Successful candidate must demonstrate the Rural Health Group Core Competencies, which include:

1. Good Judgment
2. Communication/Customer Service/Teamwork
3. Passion
4. Honesty
5. Responsibility
6. Job-Specific Skill Set

Education, Licensure & Experience:

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• Current NC licensure is required - unrestricted
• Minimum five years of experience as nurse, in outpatient, community/health, critical care or emergency care
• Preferred, one to two years of telephone triage experience, preferably in a medical setting
• Phone nurse training or experience is a plus, but not required

Performance requirements:

• Ability to relate with warmth and effectiveness to the patients and the health care team
• Professional and accurate written and oral communication skills
• Excellent assessment skills
• Excellent organizational skill and accuracy in work, proficient computer skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of telephone based clinical assessment techniques.
• The nurse must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Knowledge of appropriate home health information for patients to follow until visit with physician, if they do not need an immediate ER visit.
• Skill in making triage decisions and responding quickly and calmly in emergency situations

EOE. Federal and State Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screen required for all positions. Influenza vaccine is also a condition of employment.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

This job requires to work onsite in Scotland Neck or Rich Square and float to other sites as needed.

The nurse is primarily responsible for triaging patients for timely and appropriate care, ensuring prompt identification of patients with high risk conditions. Nurse receives patient calls or calls patient for lab test results with instructions, medication refills, physician instructions, patient education and care coordination.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Talking directly with patients assessing history, and chief complaint, factoring in underlying health status.
* Performs short evaluation of the patient situation to estimate severity of illness and/or injury and, as possible obtain vital sign and mental status information, to determine where and how quickly a patient should be seen. Confers with physician as needed. Schedule appointments as needed.
* Sends those with high risk chief complaints such as chest pain, abdominal pain, or severe headaches to ER immediately or arranges ambulance.
* Triage walk-in patients
* Home care advice may be given if an appointment is not deemed necessary, including instructions if, when, and where to seek care.
* Responds to patient questions, requests for advice, results of tests, and requests for refills per protocol.
* Coordinates care to patients, providing follow up and communication per provider request.
* Speaking with home care, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and other medical and nursing personnel for the purpose of furthering patient care.
* Relaying clinical information to and from the providers from patients, or personnel described in above item.
* Partners with Office manager and Medical team to anticipate clinical needs or resolve clinical issues.
* Function as clinical support person and assisting Medical Assistants when needed to ensure smooth flow of the clinical day.
* Function as clinical support person and assisting Medical Assistants when needed to ensure smooth flow of the clinical day.
* Able to provide phlebotomy, administration of immunizations, psychotropic injectables, and lab tests as needed.
* Complete telephone and clinical care documentation in EMR.
* Manages lab and test results
* Complete medication refill requests
* Provide primary nursing to clinic assigned to, but must be willing and able to staff at other RHG clinics as needed and to support the RHG health team.

Successful candidate must demonstrate the Rural Health Group Core Competencies, which include:

* Good Judgment
* Communication/Customer Service/Teamwork
* Passion
* Honesty
* Responsibility
* Job-Specific Skill Set

Education, Licensure & Experience:

* Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
* Current NC licensure is required - unrestricted
* Minimum five years of experience as nurse, in outpatient, community/health, critical care or emergency care
* Preferred, one to two years of telephone triage experience, preferably in a medical setting
* Phone nurse training or experience is a plus, but not required

Performance requirements:

* Ability to relate with warmth and effectiveness to the patients and the health care team
* Professional and accurate written and oral communication skills
* Excellent assessment skills
* Excellent organizational skill and accuracy in work, proficient computer skills
* Ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team
* Knowledge of telephone based clinical assessment techniques.
* The nurse must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
* Knowledge of appropriate home health information for patients to follow until visit with physician, if they do not need an immediate ER visit.
* Skill in making triage decisions and responding quickly and calmly in emergency situations

EOE. Federal and State Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screen required for all positions. Influenza vaccine is also a condition of employment.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations.

· Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.

· Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.

· Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.

· Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.

· Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.

· Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.

· Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.

· Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.

· Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.

· Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.

· Required to complete CAP requirements to advance.

· Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.

· This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.

· The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.

· The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.

· May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

· Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.

· The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities.

· May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.

SUPERVISION:

Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:

· Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.

· Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN.

· Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN.

EDUCATION and LICENSURE:

· Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

· Current appropriate state licensure.

· Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.

· Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

· Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.

· Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.

ADDENDUM:

FTN Group- International RN

EDUCATION and LICENSURE:

· Bachelor's degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required.

· Current appropriate state licensure.

· Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.

· Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed

**EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity**

**Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.**

**EOE, disability/veterans**

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations.

* Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.
* Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.
* Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
* Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
* Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
* Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
* Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
* Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
* Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
* Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
* Required to complete CAP requirements to advance.
* Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.
* This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.
* The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
* The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
* May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
* Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.
* The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities.
* May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.

SUPERVISION:

Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:

* Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.
* Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN.
* Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN.

EDUCATION and LICENSURE:

* Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
* Current appropriate state licensure.
* Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
* Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

* Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
* Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.

ADDENDUM:

FTN Group- International RN

EDUCATION and LICENSURE:

* Bachelor's degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required.
* Current appropriate state licensure.
* Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
* Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT

About US EYE: US Eye, is a physician-led, patient-centric network of eye care practices committed to providing exceptional patient service through premium technology and unrivaled provider expertise. We are one of the nation's leading multi-specialty physician groups providing patients with care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, and facial surgery.

About Carolina Eyecare Physicians: Carolina Eyecare Physicians is one of the nation's leading multi-disciplinary physician groups, providing patients worldwide with care in ophthalmology, optometry, cosmetic facial surgery, and skin care. With several locations throughout Charleston and the surrounding area, we are proud to offer our patients convenient access to nationally renowned surgeons, compassionate staff members and cutting-edge technology.

For over 30 years, the board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists at Carolina Eyecare Physicians have provided for the eye care needs of Lowcountry patients. Our Mission is to "Bring Clear Vision to Life" through compassionate relationships and the unending pursuit of excellence in eye care. At Carolina Eyecare Physicians, we strive to provide our patients with the opportunity to experience a more rewarding and enjoyable life. We hope you come in with high expectations and leave with them exceeded. We consider it an honor to be entrusted with your care.

Job Summary: If you've ever dreamed of working in the medical field but you weren't sure where to start, we have an opportunity for you! As an ophthalmic assistant at Carolina Eyecare, you will receive hands on training that prepares you for a fulfilling career in ophthalmology. Our team works side by side with renowned ophthalmic surgeons and optometrists, improving our patients' vision and changing lives. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have a passion for helping others, and enjoy working in a professional, team-oriented environment.

In this role, you will learn the skills required to become an ophthalmic assistant - one of the most sought after type of medical professionals in the country! We will train you to perform complex diagnostic testing and exams, working side by side with our doctors to provide critical medical information that assists them in providing medical and surgical treatment of our patients. Your training will provide a path for advanced, internationally recognized certification in an exciting and growth field!

Even if you've never worked in the medical field before, we would like to hear from you!

Essential Job Functions:

• An Ophthalmic Assistant works with the ophthalmologists and optometrists to provide patient care by performing many different eye-related clinical functions.
• Ophthalmic Assistants help care for patients by taking histories, performing various procedures and tests, and preparing patients to see the doctor.
• Their work provides the ophthalmologists and optometrists with important information to help diagnose and treat patients.
• Assist and provide patients with excellent customer service and any necessary information regarding treatment
• Conduct tonometry tests to measure intraocular pressure
• Measure visual acuity.
• Take and document patients' medical histories.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
• Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.

Competencies:

• Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to learn and apply complex concepts to their daily work.
• Ability to develop strong connections with our patients, communicating with warmth and empathy.
• Team oriented individual who finds fulfillment in helping and supporting others.
• Motivated and resilient individual who is on a path to grow a meaningful medical career within a successful surgical practice.

Education and Experience:

• Experience within a professional environment with a strong customer service focus
• Previous experience within the medical field (preferred)
• High School Diploma or GED required, willing to train the right person, experience in optometry or ophthalmology a plus.

Position Type an Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position with the home office located in Charleston, SC
• Travel to other locations will be required.

Benefits:
401(K) Company Match
Medical and Dental Insurance
Vision Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pet Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Continuing Education
Paid Time Off

US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The Quality Lab Supervisor's role is to provide leadership to the lab technicians and to oversee daily Quality Lab operations, including the supervision of all aspects and testing.

Responsibilities :

• Communicate with and coach all Quality associates to ensure compliance with all plant, and Occupational Health & Safety policies.
• Perform all duties of a supervisor as outlined in the Internal Responsibilities section of the AirBoss Health & Safety program manual.
• Oversee and assist with milling, rheometer testing, physical testing, curing, and any other duties as needed.
• Provide guidance to lab technicians, and train new technicians.
• Serve as a resource for Quality Lab team. Communicate company policy, decisions, and change, positively and directly.
• Prioritize the workload within the lab and assign tasks to lab technicians.
• Coordinate with shift supervisors and the management team on quality issues.
• Maintain lab and finish specifications.
• Final decision making authority on releases, non-conformances, or any other issues arising on the shift.
• Ensure all shipping and related paperwork are complete.
• Before leaving at the end of each shift, ensure any required cleaning is completed, the lab is organized for the next shift, and all non-conforming batches are put on hold.
• Maintain calibrations of the Quality Lab equipment.
• Member of ISO Quality Core Team and participate as a Certified ISO auditor.
• Attend the 8:30 am production meeting from Monday through Friday.
• Discuss Quality Lab associate performance regularly, teaching, coaching where appropriate.
• Complete a formal performance evaluation for each Quality Lab Technician once per year.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills :

• Minimum grade twelve education
• Post-secondary technical training
• Good communication / Interpersonal skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Leadership skills
• Rubber industry experience
• Good computer skills
• Strong problem solving skills

Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Technologist (MLT/MT)

Competitive Pay / Excellent Benefits / Various Shifts Available

Sign-On Bonus available

***Details regarding sign-on bonus available upon inquiry.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Technologist (MLT/MT) to perform diagnostic testing as per physician orders under the Clinical Director's supervision. This role demands a skill level in line with the individual's education, training, and experience, including maintaining lab equipment, conducting quality assessments, and efficiently managing workloads. The position may involve mentoring lab staff and students upon laboratory director's approval.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead positively to foster an effective departmental environment.

- Engage in continual learning to adopt new concepts and ideas.

- Execute venipuncture proficiently across patient ages, ensuring specimen quality.

- Conduct accurate testing in designated departments and handle troubleshooting.

- Adhere to SOP for quality control, document corrective actions, and make informed decisions about patient results.

- Process proficiency samples, document critical values, and adhere to confidentiality in releasing results.

- Participate in competency testing and professional development activities.

- Maintain certification and actively participate in in-service education and meetings.

- May include training new employees or students.

- Utilize computer and LIS system effectively.

- Collaborate positively with a broad demographic of patients, visitors, and staff.

- Support the Medical Center's mission and maintain consistent attendance.

- Fulfill additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

- Registered MLT/MT with valid credentials (ASCP, NCAMLP, AMT, ASMT or equivalent) or eligible within six (6) months.

- Proficient in operating laboratory instruments and interpreting results.

- Effective communication skills with patients, medical staff, and customers.

- Capable of catering to patients of all ages and understanding their needs and limitations.

- Familiarity with laboratory policies and procedures.

- Self-motivated with the ability to work within set guidelines.

This position requires a dedicated individual committed to high-quality patient care and continuous professional development.

For immediate consideration, email your resume to