Ophthalmic Assistant: Diagnostics & Patient Care

Boston Medical Center; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 216,000 - 308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and PTO

Free parking

Bus pass subsidy

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You will perform visual acuity and other ocular tests, assist in procedures, and help maintain patient records.

Preferred COA certification within one year and CPR current. A strong emphasis on accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced ophthalmology clinic.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a clinical ophthalmic setting.
• COA certification preferred; must be completed within one year of hire.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Ophthalmologist in diagnostic, therapeutic and corrective procedures.
• Performs basic clinical tests: visual acuity, color vision, lensometry, exophthalmometry, Amsler Grid, Schirmer’s tests, pupil evaluation, tonometry, keratometry, retinoscopy, and refractometry.
• Administers eye drops and ointments; irrigates eye as needed.
• Maintains and reviews accurate records of tests and data.
• Ensures exam rooms are ready, and input patient data into databases.
• Calibrates and maintains equipment (ophthalmoscopes, slit lamps, phoropters, etc.).

Skills

COA

Ophthalmic testing

Visual acuity

Ophthalmic instruments

Communication

Records management

Education

HS or GED

Tools

Acuity projectors

Ophthalmoscopes

Retinoscopes

Lensometers

Perimeters

Slit lamps

Phoropters

Job description

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You will perform visual acuity and other ocular tests, assist in procedures, and help maintain patient records.

Preferred COA certification within one year and CPR current. A strong emphasis on accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced ophthalmology clinic.