Ophthalmic Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of ophthalmology experience preferred.
• COA or COT certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and visitors with a positive, warm disposition.
• Keep doctors’ rooms filled to support clinic patient flow.
• Obtain patient histories through intake assessments and record findings in the EHR.
• Perform visual acuity, auto-refraction, manual and automated lensometry, Goldmann and Tonopen tonometry, and keratometry tests.
• Check pupils, extra-ocular muscles, and confrontational fields; insert eye drops for dilation.
• Run diagnostic tests such as Immersion A-scan, OCTs, and Visual Fields.
• Administer color vision, depth perception, and Schirmer’s tear testing as needed.
• Assist with minor office procedures, including lasers and excisions.
• Educate patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures and surgery.
• Maintain exam rooms, including cleaning and sterilization as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Eye care discounts
• Child care assistance
• Pet insurance
• Continuing education funds
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Sick time
• Opportunity for growth