Ophthalmic Assistant - Diagnostic Tests & Patient Care

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Retina Group of Washington, a PRISM Vision Group Partner Practice, in Annapolis, MD, is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant for a full-time, non-exempt position. The role involves performing diagnostic tests, documenting patient information, and supporting physicians to deliver high-quality eye care.

The candidate should have ophthalmic assistant experience (OA-I/OA-II) and a high school diploma or GED; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Travel between offices is required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline preferred.
• OA-I Experience: 0-2 years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience
• OA-II Experience: 2+ years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history, including but not limited to OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry.
• Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam.
• Performs advanced ophthalmic procedures.
• Acts as scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into electronic medical records or handwritten in paper charts.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Adaptability

Communication

empathetic

Initiative

Judgment

Reliability

Team Player

Relevant computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Retina Group of Washington, a PRISM Vision Group Partner Practice, in Annapolis, MD, is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant for a full-time, non-exempt position. The role involves performing diagnostic tests, documenting patient information, and supporting physicians to deliver high-quality eye care.

The candidate should have ophthalmic assistant experience (OA-I/OA-II) and a high school diploma or GED; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Travel between offices is required.