Ophthalmic Assistant

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, AR, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Direct patient contact and compassion
Visual acuity testing for all levels
Intraocular pressure measurement skills
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 including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement matching up to 10%, and education discounts.
  • Assistants must maintain compassion towards patients while performing direct patient assessments and referring problems to the attending physician.

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: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement match up to 10%; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient contact and compassion
  • Visual acuity testing for all levels
  • Intraocular pressure measurement skills
  • Slit lamp and tonometer operation
  • Medical instrument sterilization

Nice-to-have

  • Team collaboration in clinical setting
  • Experience with preliterate patients
  • Knowledge of glaucoma/retina laser tests
  • Inventory management of education materials

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Current BLS certification within 30 days
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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