Ophthalmic Assistant: Diagnostics & Patient Care

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC); Towson (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) in Towson, MD seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists with diagnostic testing and patient care. You will perform basic ophthalmic tests and assist in procedures, ensuring accurate data entry and clean, well-prepared exam rooms.

Qualifications include 1–2 years in a clinical ophthalmic setting, COA preferred, and CPR certification. The role emphasizes patient safety, precise testing, and collaboration within the GBMC team.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in clinical ophthalmic setting; COA may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Ophthalmologist in diagnostic, therapeutic and corrective procedures.
• Perform basic clinical tests such as visual acuity tests, color vision testing, lensometry, exophthalmometry, Amsler Grid, Schirmer's Tests, evaluation of pupil, tonometry, keratometry, retinoscopy, and refractometry.
• Provide basic patient care such as administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all tests performed, preliminary transfer and analysis of data and recovery of charts for review.
• Ensure exam rooms are setup and ready for use at beginning of day; close rooms at end of day.
• Inputs patient information into database and perform clerical duties.
• Recognize errors or equipment malfunctions; calibrate and maintain equipment.

Skills

Ophthalmic experience

Ophthalmic instrumentation

Visual acuity testing

Ocular motility

Data analysis

Oral/written communication

Record keeping

Eye drop administration

Education

COA certification

HS/GED

Tools

Ophthalmic instruments

Lensometry/Keratometry

Job description

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) in Towson, MD seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists with diagnostic testing and patient care. You will perform basic ophthalmic tests and assist in procedures, ensuring accurate data entry and clean, well-prepared exam rooms.

Qualifications include 1–2 years in a clinical ophthalmic setting, COA preferred, and CPR certification. The role emphasizes patient safety, precise testing, and collaboration within the GBMC team.