Ophthalmic Assistant

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Direct patient contact
Patient assessment
Visual acuity testing
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.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks including Health, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, and education discounts.
  • 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; Benefits: Available for benefits eligible positions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • direct patient contact
  • patient assessment
  • visual acuity testing
  • ophthalmic instrument use
  • medical instrument sterilization

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 (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

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