Ophthalmic Assistant Full Time Jobs

Interviews patients for ocular and medical history, chief complaint, current medications, allergies and family history.

Performs initial work up including visual testing, color vision testing, retinoscopy, and refraction.

Performs various diagnostic tests and measurements including A-Scans, diagnostic ultrasounds, keratometry, lensometry, tonometry, and visual fields.

Reviews patient records for completeness.

Maintains supplies and equipment in examining rooms.

Performs related technical and clerical work

Applicant should possess one year of satisfactory, work experience under ophthalmological supervision.

Take patient medical, past medical, family, and medication histories. Record patient ocular history.

Measure and record visual acuities and intraocular pressures.

Evaluate the pupil, estimate the anterior chamber depth, and examine the eyes for afferent papillary defect.

Administer eye drops, dressings, and shields.

Assist physician in surgical procedures.

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Administers ophthalmic drops and ointments.

Maintains ophthalmic exam lanes clinic area and equipment.

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Maintains and cleans equipment, reports equipment deficiencies to management.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification (applicants who have obtained a Doctor of Medicine degree are exempt from the COA requirement).

Two years related experience (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).

Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification.

Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a relevant role.

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)

Performs documentation, patient education and enters charges. Assists with the flow of patient care.

Tuition and continuing education reimbursement

Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance

High School Diploma or GED is required

Under the direct supervision of eye care provider, assists with performing patient care.

Performs basic optometric testing procedures, diagnostic testing, administration of medications and tasks delegated by the eye care provider.

Work requires an education background generally equivalent to a high school education.

Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal.

May administer dilation or anesthetic drops or assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training.

Alleviate patient and family concerns by explaining diagnostic procedures and method of treatment.

Complete stocking and maintenance functions and maintain the physical environment of exam and procedure rooms.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Maintains and cleans equipment, reports equipment deficiencies to management.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification (applicants who have obtained a Doctor of Medicine degree are exempt from the COA requirement).

Two years related experience (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).

Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification.

Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a relevant role.

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)