Ophthalmic Assistant — Eye Care & Diagnostics

Riverside Health; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare Center Hampton in Hampton, Virginia seeks a friendly Ophthalmic Assistant non-certified to join our ophthalmology team. This entry-level role supports physicians and senior staff, performs basic measurements, and helps educate patients while coordinating referrals and dictations.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and 1 year in an ophthalmology/optometry office preferred. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• 1 year Ophthalmology/Optometry Office experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to document complaints and patient histories.

Responsibilities

• Performs and records pertinent clinical measures such as Visual Acuities, refractometry, tonometry, keratometry, slit lamp exams, visual fields, OCT and other tests under supervision.
• Identifies patient complaints and reasons for visit to ensure timely assessment and care.
• Communicates and documents essential information to physicians and team members.
• Prepares referral follow-up letters and dictations for physicians’ review and signature.
• Facilitates patient education through brochures and videos; manages calls to patients and pharmacies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MedFlow

Electronic Health Record

Microsoft Office

Job description

Riverside Healthcare Center Hampton in Hampton, Virginia seeks a friendly Ophthalmic Assistant non-certified to join our ophthalmology team. This entry-level role supports physicians and senior staff, performs basic measurements, and helps educate patients while coordinating referrals and dictations.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and 1 year in an ophthalmology/optometry office preferred. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits for full-time staff.