Ophthalmic Assistant - Certified

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

3d

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Assistant is accountable for a broad range of duties related to
the delivery of direct patient care within the Department of Ophthalmology.
Patient care includes, but is not limited to, visual acuity measurements, ocular
motility measurements, retinoscopy, refractometry, lensometry, tonometry, pupil
function, anterior chamber depth, color vision, visual field, keratometry and
contact lens fit, ocular examination with slit-lamp biomicroscopy, medical
history, patient education, medication administration, ancillary testing and
assisting with procedures. The Ophthalmic Assistant must determine testing
methods most suitable for each patient. Accuracy and applicability of data is
the responsibility of the Ophthalmic Assistant.

Requirements

• Certified as an Ophthalmic Assistant or Ophthalmic Technician through JCAHPO or a Graduate of an accredited school of Ophthalmic Technology with an Associate’s degree in Ophthalmic Technology.

Responsibilities

• visual acuity measurements
• ocular motility measurements
• retinoscopy
• refractometry
• lensometry
• tonometry
• pupil function
• anterior chamber depth
• color vision
• visual field
• keratometry and contact lens fit
• ocular examination with slit-lamp biomicroscopy
• medical history
• patient education
• medication administration
• ancillary testing
• assisting with procedures
• determine testing methods most suitable for each patient
• Accuracy and applicability of data

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees