Ophthalmic Assistant: Expert Eye Care & Testing

BHMG Lifespan Physician Group, Inc., d/b/a Brown Health Medical Group; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant for our Providence location. You will assist ophthalmologists in patient care, perform tests such as visual acuity, refraction, tonometry, and dilation, and support office operations from intake to follow-up.

Responsibilities include room preparation, equipment checks, infection control, and coordinating with clinicians on patient flow. Prior experience and ophthalmic knowledge are valued for this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; certification preferred.
• Experience: Ophthalmic Assistant experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of ocular terminology and pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Document chief complaint and patient history with accuracy and compliance.
• Perform visual acuity testing, refraction, color vision, lensometry and dilation.
• Conduct specialized tests (OCT, visual fields, photography, topography).
• Assist physicians with lasers, tray setups and eyedrops administration.
• Maintain infection control, clean rooms, stocking, and safety checks.
• Triaging messages and handling authorizations; maintain patient records.

Skills

Ophthalmic terminology

Pharmacology knowledge

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

Ophthalmic assistant certification

Medical assistant program graduate

Tools

Lensometry

OCT

Ophthalmic photography

Corneal topography

Specular microscopy

A-scan ultrasound

IOL calculations

Tonometry

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant for our Providence location. You will assist ophthalmologists in patient care, perform tests such as visual acuity, refraction, tonometry, and dilation, and support office operations from intake to follow-up.

Responsibilities include room preparation, equipment checks, infection control, and coordinating with clinicians on patient flow. Prior experience and ophthalmic knowledge are valued for this full-time role.