Ophthalmic Assistant - Eye Center Berlin

University of Vermont Health; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to provide technical support and assistance to ophthalmic physicians. The role supports evaluation, treatment and management of patients receiving specialized ophthalmic care.

Education requirements include an Associate degree or two years of specialized training, plus completion of an accredited Ophthalmic Assistants/Technicians program and a minimum six months of supervised experience.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or two years specialized training in ophthalmic field.
• Completion of an accredited program for Ophthalmic Assistants/Technicians.
• Minimum six months of full-time work under ophthalmic supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and assistance to Ophthalmic Physicians to facilitate evaluation, treatment, and management of patients.

Skills

Technical support

Education

Associates degree or relevant training in ophthalmic field

Completion of accredited Ophthalmic Assistants/Technicians program

Job description

Job Description

The Ophthalmic Assistant provides technical support and assistance to the Ophthalmic Physicians in order to facilitate the evaluation, treatment, and management of patients receiving specialized ophthalmic care.

Education

Associates degree or at least two years specialized training in relevant field. Successful completion of an accredited program for Ophthalmic Assistants/Technicians or equivalent plus minimum of six months satisfactory full‑time work under ophthalmologic supervision.

Experience

Requires current experience in the last two years as an ophthalmic technician or assistant or an equivalent combination of education and medical experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities may be acquired; will be considered.