Ophthalmic Assistant: Clinical Tests & Patient Care

Talentify; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Valley Retina Associates in Langhorne, PA is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians with measurements, tests, and patient documentation. This onsite, non-exempt role involves performing OCT, visual fields, tonometry, and pre/post-exam tasks while maintaining accuracy and patient comfort.

The ideal candidate has HS diploma (GED) with 0–2 years of ophthalmic assistant experience; travel to other Prism Vision Group locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 0–2 years ophthalmic assistant experience; 2+ years OAII experience referenced in role.
• Onsite role with exposure to occasional travel between Prism Vision Group locations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Takes ocular and systemic history and records visual acuity.
• Performs testing: OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry.
• Performs lensometry, slit lamp exam and tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, and pupil assessments.
• Acts as scribe and enters data into EMR or paper charts.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Oversees patient flow and ensures room cleanliness throughout the day.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Delaware Valley Retina Associates in Langhorne, PA is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians with measurements, tests, and patient documentation. This onsite, non-exempt role involves performing OCT, visual fields, tonometry, and pre/post-exam tasks while maintaining accuracy and patient comfort.

The ideal candidate has HS diploma (GED) with 0–2 years of ophthalmic assistant experience; travel to other Prism Vision Group locations may be required.