Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Direct patient contact
Patient assessment and care
Instrument cleaning and sterilization
The Ophthalmic Assistant participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care to a select group of patients
Job Summary
The Ophthalmic Assistant participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care to a select group of patients.
The OA is required to provide direct patient assessment, performing measurements required to evaluate the eye and testing visual acuity.
UAMS offers benefits including health, dental, vision plans, holiday, vacation, sick leave, and education discounts for qualifying staff and dependents.
Matching Summary
The Ophthalmic Assistant participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care to a select group of patients.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
direct patient contact
patient assessment and care
instrument cleaning and sterilization
equipment maintenance and calibration
Nice-to-have
compassion towards patients
teamwork and diversity
collaborative health care organization
Key Requirements
High School diploma/GED
Current BLS certification
One (1) year 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