Ophthalmic Assistant

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Direct patient contact
Patient assessment
Vision 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.
  • UAMS offers benefits including Health, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, and education discounts for qualifying staff and dependents.

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; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • direct patient contact
  • patient assessment
  • vision acuity testing
  • 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
  • One (1) year ophthalmic/optometric assisting experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Not specified

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