Ophthalmic Assistant

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Direct patient contact
Patient care assessment
Perform vision tests
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.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks including health, dental, vision plans, holiday, vacation and sick leave, and education discounts for qualifying 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; Available for benefits eligible positions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • direct patient contact
  • patient care assessment
  • perform vision tests
  • maintain medical instruments
  • operate slit lamp

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

Not specified

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