Full-Time Ophthalmic Assistant — On-the-Job Training

L O Eye Care Pc; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eye care discounts

Medical and Dental Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonus

Job summary

L.O. Eye Care in Okemos is hiring a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant. You will gather patient histories, guide tests, and administer eye drops while documenting measurements with various ophthalmic tools. You’ll help maintain a smooth patient flow and a clean, well-equipped clinic.

On-the-job training is provided to help you grow in this rewarding role within a collaborative team environment at our Okemos location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• OMA Certification required after 90 days of employment.
• No experience required.
• Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather and record patients' chief complaints and medical history to start the care journey.
• Guide patients through tests, explain procedures and expectations for comfort and understanding.
• Administer eye drops and medications as prescribed to prepare patients for care.
• Document key measurements and tests precisely using tools such as Visual Acuity, ARK, Lensometry, Visual Fields, OCT, IOL Master/A-scan.
• Support patient flow by seeing patients promptly and assisting other clinic areas as needed.
• Maintain a clean, stocked clinic and ensure readiness for patient care to high standards.
• Monitor and report equipment issues to the Clinical Manager to keep tools in top condition.
• Adapt to new technologies and take on tasks as needed to support the provider.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OMA Certification

Job description

L.O. Eye Care in Okemos is hiring a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant. You will gather patient histories, guide tests, and administer eye drops while documenting measurements with various ophthalmic tools. You’ll help maintain a smooth patient flow and a clean, well-equipped clinic.

On-the-job training is provided to help you grow in this rewarding role within a collaborative team environment at our Okemos location.