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Key-Whitman Eye Center

Ophthalmic Assistant

Grapevine, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Ophthalmic Assistant Our organization is on the lookout for an Ophthalmic Assistant to aid our ophthalmologists in providing outstanding eye care services. This position involves a variety of ...

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Ophthalmic Assistant

Stout, IA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Position Summary The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant who generates important preliminary information to be used by Eye Clinic providers, reviews patient status, and ...

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$19 - $26.97/hr

Job Purpose Ophthalmic Assistants assist ophthalmologists by obtaining medical records, performing preliminary eye function testing and explaining to patients about medication or procedures.

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Ophthalmic Assistant

Stout, IA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Position Summary The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant who generates important preliminary information to be used by Eye Clinic providers, reviews patient status, and ...

Gailey Eye Clinic

Ophthalmic Assistant

Peoria, IL · On-site

$17 - $20.90/hr

Gailey Eye Clinic has Ophthalmic Assistant positions open at our Peoria 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

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 ...

OSF HealthCare

Ophthalmic Assistant

Peoria, IL · On-site

$21.93 - $25.80/hr

The Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) generates important preliminary information to be used by the ophthalmologist; reviews patient status and performs medical tests. The COA assists with the documentation ...

cchrpmc

Ophthalmic Assistant

Stout, IA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Position Summary The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant who generates important preliminary information to be used by Eye Clinic providers, reviews patient status, and ...

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 ...

Gailey Eye Clinic

Ophthalmic Assistant

Peru, IL · On-site

$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

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 ...

PRISM Vision Group

Ophthalmic Assistant

Monroe Township, NJ · On-site

$23.08 - $34.68/hr

Ophthalmic Assistant This role is located at the NJRetina Monroe Office, which is part of Prism Vision Group Compensation Range: $23.08-$34.68/hr (Dependent on Experience) The Ophthalmic Assistant ...

PRISM Vision Group

Ophthalmic Assistant

Torrance, CA · On-site

$18 - $34.68/hr

Ophthalmic Assistant This onsite, non-exempt role is with Retina Macula Institute, Torrance, CA office, which is part of Prism Vision Group. Compensation Range: $18.00-$34.68/hr (Dependent on ...

Gailey Eye Clinic

Ophthalmic Assistant

Danville, IL · On-site

$17 - $20.90/hr

Gailey Eye Clinic has Ophthalmic Assistant positions open at our Danville 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

Danville, IL · On-site

$17 - $20.90/hr

Gailey Eye Clinic has Ophthalmic Assistant positions open at our Danville 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 ...

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 ...

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How much do ophthalmic asst jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for ophthalmic asst in the United States is $20.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Ophthalmic Asst vs Ophthalmic Technician?

AspectOphthalmic AsstOphthalmic Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma, on-the-job trainingCertification often preferred, some require formal training
Work EnvironmentOptometry and ophthalmology clinics, eye care centersSimilar settings, often more specialized procedures
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist with patient prep, basic eye tests, equipment setupPerform diagnostic tests, assist with exams, operate specialized equipment

Ophthalmic Assistants typically handle patient prep and basic tasks, while Ophthalmic Technicians perform more advanced diagnostic procedures. Both roles work closely in eye care settings, but Technicians usually require additional training or certification.

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Retina Ophthalmic Assistant

Richmond, VA • On-site

Virginia Eye Institute
Health Care and Social Assistance • 201 - 500 employees
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$19 - $26.97/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Virginia Eye Institute rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Virginia Eye Institute (VEI) is hiring! VEI is a large and dynamic practice of ophthalmologists and optometrists in the Richmond, VA area.
We are searching for a full-time retina ophthalmic assistant to join our busy practice.
Job Purpose
Ophthalmic Assistants assist ophthalmologists by obtaining medical records, performing preliminary eye function testing and explaining to patients about medication or procedures. Ophthalmic assistants generally work closely with an ophthalmologist, gathering patient information necessary to complete a diagnosis. Assistants often see the patient before the ophthalmologist, and is often responsible for preparing the patient for the exam and beginning the examination with standard tests and measurements.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history.
  • May act as scribe while physician examines patient entering data into electronic medical records, oversees patient flow.
  • Is able to take an ocular and systemic history and accurately record visual acuity. Is able to perform lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, assess pupils, assess the anterior chamber, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam. Administer diagnostic tests.
  • Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
  • Assists with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent is obtained, sets up and cleans up from procedures.
  • Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures.
  • Assists in training of other ophthalmic assistants.
  • Assists with patient education.
  • Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the work day.
  • Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to Manager or Compliance Officer.
  • Maintains positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.

Hourly range $19-26.97 based on experience

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