Ophthalmic Assistant

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Direct patient contact
Perform eye measurements
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.
  • The OA is required to provide direct patient assessment, performing measurements required to evaluate the eye and testing visual acuity for patients with all levels of acuity.
  • UAMS offers benefits including health, holiday, vacation, sick leave, education discounts, and retirement matching for benefits-eligible positions.

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
  • perform eye measurements
  • visual acuity testing
  • clean and sterilize instruments

Nice-to-have

  • compassion towards patients
  • teamwork and diversity
  • collaborative health care organization

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma/GED
  • Current BLS certification
  • One year ophthalmic/optometric assisting experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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