Ophthalmic Assistant / Certified Assistant/ Certified Technician / Certified Medical Technologist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Direct patient contact and compassion
Visual acuity testing for all levels
Intraocular pressure measurement skills
This position requires direct patient contact where assistants must maintain compassion while performing assessments and care evaluations

Job Summary

  • This position requires direct patient contact where assistants must maintain compassion while performing assessments and care evaluations.
  • Staff members are responsible for collecting data through various eye tests including visual acuity, tonometry, and perimetry.
  • The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences offers benefits including health plans, retirement matching up to 10%, and education discounts.

Matching Summary

This position requires direct patient contact where assistants must maintain compassion while performing assessments and care evaluations.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient contact and compassion
  • Visual acuity testing for all levels
  • Intraocular pressure measurement skills
  • Equipment sterilization and maintenance
  • Team collaboration in clinical environment

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to handle stressful requests
  • Good communication with physicians
  • Experience with ophthalmic medications
  • Urgency in clinical and physician requests

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • One to three years of ophthalmic experience depending on level
  • Current BLS certification required
  • Certification specific to role (OA, COA, COT, COMT)
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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