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Ophthalmic Assistant
University of Arkansas SystemOphthalmic Assistant performing patient assessments and evaluations at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Collaborating with a healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care in the ophthalmic field.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment and care within an ophthalmic setting, including direct measurement and evaluation of visual acuity. Maintains strong teamwork and communication skills while ensuring patient compassion and safety.
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Ophthalmic Assisting ExperiencePatient AssessmentVisual Acuity TestingBLS CertificationCompassionate Patient Care
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Hard Skills
Patient AssessmentVisual Acuity TestingOphthalmic MeasurementsData Collection
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationCompassion
Certifications & Qualifications
BLS Certification
Industry Keywords
Ophthalmic CareOptometric AssistingPatient Care PlanningMedical Setting Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Effectively perform as part of a team
- Maintain compassion towards patients
- Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care to a select group of patients
- Refer any problems encountered with patients to the attending physician
- Provide direct patient assessment, performing measurement required to evaluate the eye
- Test and record visual acuity appropriately for patients with all levels of acuity
- Collect current data from in-person patient assessments including ophthalmic medications
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School diploma/GED preferred
- Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
- One (1) year of ophthalmic/optometric assisting or experience in a medical setting.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy