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Springfield Clinic

Ophthalmic Assistant

Springfield, IL

$17.50 - $23/hr

The Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for functioning as an assistant to an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist, providing basic direct patient care and performing pre-testing of patients. Job ...

PRISM Vision Group

Ophthalmic Assistant

Toms River, NJ · On-site

$18 - $34.68/hr

Ophthalmic Assistant This onsite, non-exempt role is located at NJRetina, Toms River, NJ office, which is part of Prism Vision Group. There will be occasional travel to other locations based upon ...

Gailey Eye Clinic

Ophthalmic Assistant

Decatur, IL · On-site

$17 - $20.90/hr

Gailey Eye Clinic has Ophthalmic Assistant positions open at our Decatur clinic. We are looking for someone who is hard working, customer service focused, and interested in Ophthalmology. This is a ...

Gailey Eye Clinic

Ophthalmic Assistant

Springfield, IL · On-site

$17 - $20.90/hr

Gailey Eye Clinic has Ophthalmic Assistant positions open at our Springfield clinic. We are looking for someone who is hard working, customer service focused, and interested in Ophthalmology. This is ...

US Eye

RHC - Ophthalmic Assistant

Fort Myers, FL

OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT About US Eye: US Eye, is a physician-led, patient-centric network of eye care practices committed to providing exceptional patient service through premium technology and ...

Gailey Eye Clinic

Ophthalmic Assistant

Decatur, IL

$17 - $20.90/hr

Gailey Eye Clinic has Ophthalmic Assistant positions open at our Decatur clinic. We are looking for someone who is hard working, customer service focused, and interested in Ophthalmology. This is a ...

Maine Eye Center

Ophthalmic Assistant

Portland, ME · On-site

$18 - $23.50/hr

Responsibilities of an Ophthalmic Assistant include but are not limited to: * Performing initial screening by taking patient history, measuring visual acuity, pupil assessment, gross external exam ...

Prism Vision Group

Ophthalmic Assistant

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$18 - $34.68/hr

Compensation Range: $18-$34.68/hr (Dependent on Experience) The Ophthalmic Assistant conducts measurements and tests that provide the Physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis ...

Prism Vision Group

Ophthalmic Assistant

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

This job is at The Retina Group of Washington which is part of Prism Vision Group The Ophthalmic Assistant conducts measurements and tests that provide the Physician with the information needed to ...

Prism Vision Group

Ophthalmic Assistant

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$18 - $34.68/hr

Compensation Range: $18-$34.68/hr (Dependent on Experience) The Ophthalmic Assistant conducts measurements and tests that provide the Physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis ...

Prism Vision Group

Ophthalmic Assistant

Westminster, MD · On-site

$18 - $34.68/hr

Compensation Range : $18-$34.68/hr (Dependent on Experience) The Ophthalmic Assistant conducts measurements and tests that provide the Physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis ...

Prism Vision Group

Ophthalmic Assistant

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$18 - $34.68/hr

Compensation Range: $18.00-$34.68/hr (Dependent on Experience) The Ophthalmic Assistant conducts measurements and tests that provide the Physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis ...

Prism Vision Group

Ophthalmic Assistant

Toms River, NJ

$18 - $34.68/hr

Compensation Range: $18.00-$34.68/hr (Dependent on Experience) The Ophthalmic Assistant conducts measurements and tests that provide the Physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis ...

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Prism Vision Group

Ophthalmic Assistant

Chevy Chase, MD · On-site

$18 - $34.68/hr

Compensation Range: $18-$34.68/hr (Dependent on Experience) The Ophthalmic Assistant conducts measurements and tests that provide the Physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis ...

Gailey Eye Clinic

Ophthalmic Assistant

Decatur, IL · On-site

$17 - $20.90/hr

Gailey Eye Clinic has Ophthalmic Assistant positions open at our Decatur clinic. We are looking for someone who is hard working, customer service focused, and interested in Ophthalmology. This is a ...

Gailey Eye Clinic

Ophthalmic Assistant

Peru, IL

$17 - $20.90/hr

Gailey Eye Clinic has Ophthalmic Assistant positions open at our Peru clinic. We are looking for someone who is hard working, customer service focused, and interested in Ophthalmology. This is a ...

Gailey Eye Clinic

Ophthalmic Assistant

Forsyth, IL · On-site

$17 - $20.90/hr

Gailey Eye Clinic has Ophthalmic Assistant positions open at our Forsyth clinic. We are looking for someone who is hard working, customer service focused, and interested in Ophthalmology. This is a ...

Gailey Eye Clinic

Ophthalmic Assistant

Springfield, IL

$17 - $20.90/hr

Gailey Eye Clinic has Ophthalmic Assistant positions open at our Springfield clinic. We are looking for someone who is hard working, customer service focused, and interested in Ophthalmology. This is ...

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Ophthalmic Assistant

Springfield, IL

Springfield Clinic
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$17.50 - $23/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Springfield Clinic rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 61 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for functioning as an assistant to an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist, providing basic direct patient care and performing pre-testing of patients.

Job Relationships

  • Reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of visual acuity testing, pupillary evaluation and diagnostic tests.  Administer eye medications and irrigating solutions under the supervision of the Ophthalmologist or Optometrist.
  • Obtain basic medical history and chief complaint from patients including past ocular, medical, family and social history utilizing the Eye Institute's electronic medical record system.
  • Order ocular testing.  
  • Perform basic diagnostic skills and testing, which may include: 
  • Manual/auto lensometry, 
  • VEP testing, 
  • Pachymetry
  • Keratometry
  • Visual fields 
  • Contact lens instruction
  • Tonometry
  • Fundus photography
  • Clean and stock exam rooms and nursing station.  Complete order forms for replenishment of supplies.
  • Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
  • Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
  • Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
  • Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

  • High school diploma required.

Licenses/Certificates

  • CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
  • Ability to take and pass a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant examination within the first 18 months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Possess general medical knowledge.  A basic understanding of ocular anatomy and diseases, familiarity with ophthalmic medications, contact lenses and glasses preferred.
  • General knowledge of medical equipment and instrument maintenance and calibration.

Working Environment

  • Medical clinic environment.

PHI/Privacy Level

  • HIPAA1

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