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 test visual acuity for patients with all levels of acuity.
The OA maintains the responsibility to clean and sterilize all required medical instruments, medical supplies, and equipment.
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
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
direct patient contact
patient care assessment
visual acuity testing
ophthalmic instrument use
medical instrument sterilization
Nice-to-have
compassion towards patients
teamwork and diversity
patient education materials
Key Requirements
High School diploma/GED
Current BLS certification or obtain within 30 days
One (1) year ophthalmic/optometric assisting experience
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States