Ophthalmic Assistant: Diagnostic Tech & Patient Care

PRISM Vision Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NJRetina, a PRISM Vision Group Partner Practice, in Wayne, New Jersey, seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians with diagnostics, measurements, and patient documentation. The role includes travel to Roxbury and Morristown as needed and a compensation range of $19.00–$34.68 per hour based on experience.

The ideal candidate will handle history taking, test administration (OCT, fields, photography), scribing, and patient education while maintaining high standards of care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED. Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline preferred.
• OA1 Experience: 0-2 years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience
• OAII Experience: 2+ years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
• Record ocular and systemic history and visual acuity.
• Perform tests such as OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry.
• Slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment.
• Enter data into EMR or paper charts as a scribe.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Assist with informed consent and patient education.
• Oversee patient flow and maintain exam room cleanliness.
• Uphold practice procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude.

Skills

Ophthalmic procedures

Clinical data entry

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

NJRetina, a PRISM Vision Group Partner Practice, in Wayne, New Jersey, seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians with diagnostics, measurements, and patient documentation. The role includes travel to Roxbury and Morristown as needed and a compensation range of $19.00–$34.68 per hour based on experience.

The ideal candidate will handle history taking, test administration (OCT, fields, photography), scribing, and patient education while maintaining high standards of care in a fast-paced