Ophthalmic Assistant - Clinic Support & Eye Care Technician

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Friendswood (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Friendswood, TX, seeks an allied health professional to support ophthalmic care under supervision. The role involves assisting in diagnosis and care of ophthalmic patients within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include conducting patient work-ups, performing keratometry, aiding in minor operating room and laser procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe, clean clinical environment while upholding patient rights and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• CPR Certification.
• Experience in ophthalmology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates patient work-ups in ophthalmology clinics, including visual acuity and refractometry tasks.
• Performs keratometry and corneal topography.
• Assists with minor OR and laser procedures; ensures sterile technique and instrument sterilization.
• Maintains equipment and organizes repairs; stocks rooms and supplies.
• Manages patient education and supports patient rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Assess patient info

Clinical collaboration

Analytical skills

Physical ability

Professionalism

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Friendswood, TX, seeks an allied health professional to support ophthalmic care under supervision. The role involves assisting in diagnosis and care of ophthalmic patients within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include conducting patient work-ups, performing keratometry, aiding in minor operating room and laser procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe, clean clinical environment while upholding patient rights and confidentiality.