Ophthalmic Assistant | Eye Care & Diagnostic Testing

Springfield Clinic; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists and optometrists with direct patient care and pre-testing. The role includes acuity testing, pupillary evaluation, lensometry, VEP, pachymetry, keratometry and tonometry, under supervision.

You will maintain exam rooms, manage supplies, and ensure compliance with OSHA and clinic policies. Responsibilities include obtaining medical history via EMR, administering eye medications as directed, and delivering excellent

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Ophthalmologist/Optometrist with basic direct patient care.
• Perform pre-testing and ocular testing ( acuity, pupillary eval, VEP, pachymetry, keratometry, tonometry).
• Administer eye medications and irrigating solutions under supervision.
• Obtain medical history using EMR.
• Maintain exam rooms and stock nursing station.
• Adhere to incident reporting and OSHA policies.
• Provide excellent customer service and follow Code of Conduct.

Skills

Visual acuity testing

Pupillary evaluation

Ophthalmic testing

Lensometry

VEP testing

Pachymetry

Keratometry

Tonometry

Eye medications administration

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Springfield Clinic seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists and optometrists with direct patient care and pre-testing. The role includes acuity testing, pupillary evaluation, lensometry, VEP, pachymetry, keratometry and tonometry, under supervision.

You will maintain exam rooms, manage supplies, and ensure compliance with OSHA and clinic policies. Responsibilities include obtaining medical history via EMR, administering eye medications as directed, and delivering excellent