- Bel Air, Maryland, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Entry
- $18–$35 per hour
- 0–2 years
The Ophthalmic Assistant conducts measurements and tests that provide the Physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment. The incumbent is responsible for appropriate documentation in compliance with standards and provides excellent patient services.
Compensation
Compensation Range: $18-$34.68/hr (Dependent on Experience)
Responsibilities
- Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information
- Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity
- Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history, including but not limited to OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry
- Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam
- Performs advanced ophthalmic procedures
Requirements
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline preferred