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

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, United States of America
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Direct patient contact
Compassion towards patients
Clinical ophthalmic eye exam
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity.
  • These positions are required to provide direct patient assessment, performing measurement required to evaluate the eye; test and record visual acuity appropriately for patient with all levels of acuity.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • direct patient contact
  • compassion towards patients
  • clinical ophthalmic eye exam
  • urgency of clinical requests

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity
  • collaborative healthcare organization
  • improving patient care

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma/GED
  • 1 year ophthalmic/optometric assisting experience
  • Current BLS certification
  • Current Ophthalmic Assistant Certification
  • 2 years ophthalmic/optometric assisting experience
  • 3 years ophthalmic/optometric assisting experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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