Ophthalmic Assistant: Eye Care Technician & Scribe

Prism Vision Group; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NJRetina, part of Prism Vision Group, seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant for our Toms River, NJ office. This onsite, non-exempt role supports physicians with diagnostic testing, charting, and patient care.

Responsibilities include history taking, ocular testing (OCT, visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry), scribe duties, and assisting with medications. Travel to other locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ophthalmic Assistant experience: 0-2 years.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
• Takes ocular and systemic history and records visual acuity.
• Performs tests (OCT, visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry).
• Performs lensometry, refractometry, slit lamp with tonometry and angle assessment; basic muscle balance testing.
• Acts as scribe and enters data into EMR or paper charts.
• Administers ophthalmic medications.
• Ensures procedures comply with protocols and consent.
• Assists with patient education and manages patient flow.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Adaptability

Communication

Empathetic

Initiative

Judgment

Reliability

Team Player

Relevant computer skills

Education

GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

NJRetina, part of Prism Vision Group, seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant for our Toms River, NJ office. This onsite, non-exempt role supports physicians with diagnostic testing, charting, and patient care.

Responsibilities include history taking, ocular testing (OCT, visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry), scribe duties, and assisting with medications. Travel to other locations may be required.