ophthalmic assistant

MANDELL RETINA CENTER

<p>Virginia Beach Retina practice is searching for an experienced Ophthalmic assistant to compliment our existing staff. Duties to include, but not limited to, performing various vision tests, collecting medical data, monitoring patient flow, administrative duties and scribing. Warm personality, attention to detail, organized and ability to multitask are a must! If you would like to work in a environment that values the patient experience, please contact us today! Friendly work environment, competitive pay, full benefits. Will consider training the right candidate.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT

Sutter Health

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
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<b>Organization:</b><br>
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD
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<b>Position Overview:</b><br>
Provides administrative support by answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, filing, paperwork, greets patients and assists with the check in of patients. Performs all of the pre-tests, refraction's, assist physicians with exams and/or procedures.
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<b>Job Description:</b><br>
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
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<b>EDUCATION:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)</li>
</ul>
<b>CERTIFICATION LICENSURE:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>COA-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 18 months</li>
<li>OR COT-Certified Ophthalmic Technician within 18 months</li>
<li>BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider</li>
</ul>
<b>TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>1 year recent relevant experience</li>
</ul>
<b>SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Skill in operating a computer, copier, and telephone console, identifying problems and recommending solutions.</li>
<li>The ability to understand and carry out assigned orders by physician or supervisors.</li>
<li>Must have customer service skills with patients, physicians, co-workers and all supervisor/management positions.</li>
<li>Ability to make simple mathematical computations, work independently, effectively prioritize tasks, exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making, work effectively as team member, establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.</li>
<li>Knowledge, understanding, and ability to operate visual testing equipment.</li>
<li>Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.</li>
</ul>
<b>Job Shift:</b><br>
Days
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<b>Schedule:</b><br>
Part Time
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<b>Shift Hours:</b><br>
8
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<b>Days of the Week:</b><br>
Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
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<b>Weekend Requirements:</b><br>
None
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<b>Benefits:</b><br>
Yes
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<b>Unions:</b><br>
No
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<b>Position Status:</b><br>
Non-Exempt
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<b>Weekly Hours:</b><br>
24
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<b>Employee Status:</b><br>
Regular
<br>Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employerEOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
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Pay Range is $36.24 to $47.10 / hour
<br>The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Ophthalmic Assistant I

Surgery Center of Ophthalmology Consultants

<p>Join a dynamic team of doctors and staff at Ophthalmology Consultants!</p><p>Ophthalmology Consultants is a growing ophthalmology practice in Fort Wayne seeking dedicated and experienced staff.</p><p>Qualified medical assistants/ophthalmic technicians will assist the ophthalmologist and optometrist by obtaining medical histories, performing preliminary eye tests and preparing patients for the exam with standard tests and measurements. The candidate will assist with minor procedures and set up instruments. Experienced medical assistants with the desire to learn about ophthalmology will be considered.</p><p>Duties include:</p><p>Review patient chart in EMR and determine essential testing for exam.</p><p>Collects patient history, vision test, intraocular pressure, manual and auto refraction, pupil evaluation, dilation and various testing including visual fields, OCTs, tonometry, and administers eye drops.</p><p>Transcribes results of patient exams on medical record as physician orally dictates during the exam.</p><p>Develops positive relationships with patients and coworkers.</p><p>Performs administrative tasks including pharmacy call backs refills including FMLA forms, and other paperwork as needed.'</p><p>Compensation based on experience. Ophthalmology experience preferred.</p><p>Work Remotely</p><ul><li>No</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: From $18.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Bereavement leave</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>On-the-job training</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Uniform allowance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>High school or equivalent (Required)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Ophthalmic Assistant

HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES

<div><p>LOCATION: 2855 Gramercy St. Houston, TX 77025 Some travel to Sugar Land location as needed with doctor.
</p><p>POSITION SUMMARY<br>
Contributes to the organization by floating to multiple locations as needed, working closely with the ophthalmologist to perform basic, advance, and complex preliminary tests and measurements of the eyes. The OA floater generally meets with the patient before the Ophthalmologist to obtain medical history and prepare the patient for the examination.</p><p><br>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES<br>
Responsible for properly stocking, preparing, and maintaining the cleanliness of exam rooms during clinic.<br>
Reviews patient chart for accuracy of information.<br>
Prepare patients for physicians' exam. Perform tests based on the specific reasons for the visit and physicians' preference.<br>
Assists with in-office procedures.<br>
Prepare and ensure all consent forms are complete and accurate prior to in-office procedures. Prepares and cleans room after procedure.<br>
Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.<br>
May act as scribe to assist physicians with entering exam information into electronic record. Order diagnostic tests electronically and submit prescription refills approved by physician.<br>
Assists with preparing letters to patients and referring physicians.<br>
Assists with diagnostic testing.<br>
Follow-up on diagnostic tests when directed by physician.<br>
Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments.<br>
Assists in training of other ophthalmic assistants.<br>
Must meet and adhere to HEAs policies and procedures, uphold to the highest ethical principles and patient confidentiality. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.<br>
As a floater, this position is designed to travel between HEA locations to support the staffing needs of multiple locations and/or departments. Work location and/or department may be assigned at short notice.<br>
Other duties as assigned based on business operational needs.</p><p><br>
Skills and Abilities<br>
Visual Assessment<br>
Visual Field Testing (CVF, Amsler Grid, HVF)<br>
Pupil Assessment<br>
Tonometry (iCare, Goldmann Applanation, and Tonopen)<br>
Keratometry (manual and automated)<br>
Ocular Motility Testing<br>
Lensometry (Manual and automated)<br>
Refraction (utilizing phoroptor, duochrome, fogging, Prince rule, trial frame)<br>
Retinoscopy and Refinement (at the COT and COMT level)<br>
Basic Contact Lens knowledge<br>
Ophthalmic Coding<br>
Scribing</p><p><b><i>
We Proudly Offer:</i></b></p><ul><li>
Continuing Education including JCAHPO &amp; ABOC</li><li>
Holidays &amp; Paid Time Off</li><li>
Bereavement Leave</li><li>
Superior Benefits Package:
<ul><li>Medical</li><li>
Dental</li><li>
401(K)</li><li>
Free Life Insurance &amp; LTD</li><li>
Eye Care Benefits &amp; Optical Discounts</li></ul></li></ul><p>
<b>Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V</b></p><p>
</p><p>COMPETENCIES<br>
EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred<br>
CERTIFICATIONS &amp; LICENSES Basic Life Support (BLS).<br>
Uncertified Ophthalmic Assistants must obtain JCAHPO (COA, COT, or COMT) certification within 1 year of employment.<br>
EXPERIENCE Minimum 1-2 years' experience working with ophthalmologist preferred.</p></div>

Noncertified Ophthalmic Assistant Part-Time (JZL)

Midwest Eye Center

<div>Company Overview:
<div>
At MidWest Eye Center, we are committed to your total eye care. Our staff provides an innovative and integrated approach, using state-of-the-art technology, combined with the upmost in personal attention and service. Whether it&rsquo;s performing Lasik or treating retina conditions or removing cataracts, you can be sure of the quality of vision care provided by our team of skilled, caring professionals. MidWest Eye Center has a complete roster of board-certified Ophthalmologists, Retina Specialists and Optometrists, offering diagnosis along with surgical and non-surgical treatment for eye diseases MidWest Eye Center&rsquo;s Cincinnati, Ohio and Northern Kentucky locations are easily accessible from the surrounding Tri-state area.</div>
Position Summary:
<div>
We are currently hiring healthcare professionals who are passionate about customer service to join our Team as an Ophthalmic Medical Assistant. The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant will support a high-volume Ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to patients in need of complete eye care services. This is an excellent opportunity for Medical Assistants and other medical professionals looking to establish a fulfilling career in a growing field that provides exceptional advancement opportunities. <b>We provide paid training, so no prior experience is required.</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
This position might be for you if you:
</b></div><ul><li>Are looking for a <b>CAREER</b> in a growing field that provides a unique growth path.
</li><li>Would like the opportunity to work with one of the largest comprehensive Ophthalmology groups in the country.</li><li>
Are committed to learning and growing in an evolving field.</li><li>
Have an interest and passion for the medical field or science in general.</li><li>
Are looking for meaningful work and to make a difference in your community.
</li><li>Love helping others and excel at customer service.
</li><li>Thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.</li><li>
Have excellent attention to detail.</li></ul><p></p><div><b><br>
Growth and Career Paths:</b></div><div></div><div><br>
The Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant role is more than a job, it is truly a career. In time you may become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Ophthalmic Scribe Certified (OSC) and Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT). <b>We encourage and support these certifications and provide assistance with the certification process. Additional monetary incentives are awarded upon attainment.</b> The field of Ophthalmology offers diverse career paths such as clinical training, surgical roles, billing, corporate, and leadership roles as well. The possibilities are endless!</div>
Responsibilities:
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This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.</div><div></div><div><br>
Ophthalmic skills (upon completion of training) include but are not limited to:</div><ul><li>
Obtaining and documenting patient history</li><li>
Determining visual acuity</li><li>
Performing automated refraction</li><li>
Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by the physician</li><li>
Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR</li><li>
Providing patient services</li><li>
Maintaining equipment and instruments</li></ul>
Qualifications:<br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
</li><li>Must be flexible with traveling to various locations as needed
</li><li>Ability to pay attention to detail
</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality
</li><li>The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
</li><li>The ability to recognize inconsistencies
</li></ul><p>Education:
</p><ul><li><div><ul><li>Graduation from an accredited high school</li></ul></div></li></ul>
Company Benefits:
<p>
We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:</p><ul><li>
Medical</li><li>
Dental</li><li>
Vision</li><li>
401k w/ Match</li><li>
HSA/FSA</li><li>
Telemedicine</li><li>
Generous PTO Package</li></ul><p>
We also offer the following benefits for FREE:</p><ul><li>
Employee Discounts and Perks</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Group Life/AD&amp;D
</li><li>Short Term Disability Insurance
</li><li>Long Term Disability Insurance
</li></ul><p>EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</p><p></p><p><br>
NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS.</p><p>
#IND</p></div>

Ophthalmic Medical Assistant/ Scribe

Ocular Partners

<div>Company Overview:
<div>
Ocular Partners is a busy well-established, progressive physician group specializing in comprehensive eye care services. We have a robust practice, with dozens of bright, qualified employees who help us deliver the best service and patient care in our medical specialty.</div><div></div><div><br>
Our employees are an integral part of the experience at Ocular Partners. Not only are we committed to serving our patients, but we also have a culture of servant leadership and collaboration that supports each team member&rsquo;s personal and professional development.</div>
Position Summary:
<div>
We are currently hiring healthcare professionals who are passionate about customer service to join our Team as an Ophthalmic Medical Assistant. The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant will support a high-volume Ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to patients in need of complete eye care services. This is an excellent opportunity for Medical Assistants and other medical professionals looking to establish a fulfilling career in a growing field that provides exceptional advancement opportunities. <b>We provide paid training, so no prior experience is required.</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
This position might be for you if you:
</b></div><ul><li>Are looking for a <b>CAREER</b> in a growing field that provides a unique growth path.
</li><li>Would like the opportunity to work with one of the largest comprehensive Ophthalmology groups in the country.</li><li>
Are committed to learning and growing in an evolving field.</li><li>
Have an interest and passion for the medical field or science in general.</li><li>
Are looking for meaningful work and to make a difference in your community.
</li><li>Love helping others and excel at customer service.
</li><li>Thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.</li><li>
Have excellent attention to detail.</li></ul><p></p><div><b><br>
Growth and Career Paths:</b></div><div></div><div><br>
The Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant role is more than a job, it is truly a career. In time you may become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Ophthalmic Scribe Certified (OSC) and Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT). <b>We encourage and support these certifications and provide assistance with the certification process. Additional monetary incentives are awarded upon attainment.</b> The field of Ophthalmology offers diverse career paths such as clinical training, surgical roles, billing, corporate, and leadership roles as well. The possibilities are endless!</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Pay Range - $19.00- $27.88/Hr. Commensurate with experience</b></div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.</div><div></div><div><br>
Ophthalmic skills (upon completion of training) include but are not limited to:</div><ul><li>
Obtaining and documenting patient history</li><li>
Determining visual acuity</li><li>
Performing automated refraction</li><li>
Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by the physician</li><li>
Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR</li><li>
Providing patient services</li><li>
Maintaining equipment and instruments</li></ul>
Qualifications:<br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
</li><li>Must be flexible with traveling to various locations as needed
</li><li>Ability to pay attention to detail
</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality
</li><li>The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
</li><li>The ability to recognize inconsistencies
</li></ul><p>Education:
</p><ul><li><div><ul><li>Graduation from an accredited high school</li></ul></div></li></ul>
Company Benefits:
<p>
We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:</p><ul><li>
Medical</li><li>
Dental</li><li>
Vision</li><li>
401k w/ Match</li><li>
HSA/FSA</li><li>
Telemedicine</li><li>
Generous PTO Package</li></ul><p>
We also offer the following benefits for FREE:</p><ul><li>
Employee Discounts and Perks</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Group Life/AD&amp;D
</li><li>Short Term Disability Insurance
</li><li>Long Term Disability Insurance</li></ul><div><b>
For more information related to our benefits offered, please follow the link to our benefits page:</b> https://www.eyesouthpartners.com/careers/employee-benefits/ (If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste it into your browser).</div><div></div><p><br>
EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</p></div><p></p>

Tampa General Hospital

<div><div><b>Ophthalmic Technical Assistant - USFTGP Ophthalmology</b> <b>-</b> <b>(</b><b>26000125</b><b>)</b><div>
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Description</b><div></div><p><br>
Work with ophthalmologists to assist during eye surgery and setting up and performing maintenance on equipment. In addition, ophthalmology technologists often perform diagnostic testing, including measuring a patient's vision. Technologists in this career field must be familiar with ophthalmic pharmacology and understand the use of corrective lenses.</p><p><b>
Essential Functions:</b></p><ul><li>
Meets with patients to discuss ocular medical history, chief complaint, current medications, allergies and family history to prepare the patient for the physician</li><li>
Performs initial work up including visual testing, color vision testing, retinoscopy, and refraction for the physician to review and consider during visit</li><li>
Performs various diagnostic tests and measurements including A-Scans, diagnostic ultrasounds, keratometry, lensometry, tonometry, and visual fields to support the physician's review</li><li>
Reviews patient records for completeness to allow for a timely and efficient patient visit</li><li>
Maintains supplies and equipment in examining rooms to allow for adequate patient care</li><li>
Completes in basket messages to allow for timely communication to patients and providers</li><li>
Maintains overall patient experience and safety, following all emergency clinical policies and protocols, to allow for optimal experience of care</li></ul><div>
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Qualifications</b><div>
</div><ul><li>
High School Diploma</li><li>
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) by International Joint Commission on Allied Health personnel In Ophthalmology</li><li>
1 year experience as an Ophthalmic Tech</li></ul><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> Tampa</div><div><b>
Work Locations</b><b>:</b> USF Health Morsani Center AHC 13330 USF Laurel Dr. Tampa 33612</div><div><b>
Eligible for Remote Work</b><b>:</b> On Site</div><div><b>
Job</b><b>:</b> Nursing (Technical/Clerical)</div><div><b>
Organization</b><b>:</b> Academic Medical Group Inc</div><div><b>
Schedule</b><b>:</b> Full-time</div><div><b>
Scheduled Days</b><b>:</b> Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday</div><div><b>
Shift</b><b>:</b> Day Job</div><div><b>
Job Type</b><b>:</b> On Site</div><div><b>
Shift Hours</b><b>:</b> 8am-4:30pm</div><div><b>
Minimum Salary</b><b>:</b> 22.03</div><div><b>
Job Posting</b><b>:</b> Mar 12, 2026, 10:03:19 AM</div></div>

Ophthalmic Technical Assistant - USFTGP Ophthalmology

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