Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Direct patient contact
Patient care assessment
Medical instrument sterilization
The Ophthalmic Assistant participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care to a select group of patients, referring any problems to the attending physician
Job Summary
The Ophthalmic Assistant participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care to a select group of patients, referring any problems to the attending physician.
Key responsibilities include performing various eye assessments, collecting patient data, administering ophthalmic medications, and maintaining medical instruments and equipment.
UAMS offers benefits such as health, dental, vision plans, holiday/vacation/sick leave, education discounts, and retirement matching for eligible positions.
Matching Summary
The Ophthalmic Assistant participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care to a select group of patients, referring any problems to the attending physician.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
direct patient contact
patient care assessment
medical instrument sterilization
equipment calibration and maintenance
Nice-to-have
compassion towards patients
teamwork and diversity
collaborative health care organization
Key Requirements
High School diploma/GED
Current BLS certification or obtain within 30 days
One year ophthalmic/optometric assisting experience preferred
Work Rights
Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States