Ophthalmic Assistant - Full Time - 1st Shift

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital in Dayton, OH is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support eye care providers in the ophthalmology department. The role involves preparing patients for examinations, performing standard tests and measurements, and assisting with equipment preparation and disinfection.

Education required: HS Diploma or GED; an Associate degree is preferred. Experience expectations include 2-3 years, with 4+ years considered.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of ophthalmic assistant experience required.
• 4+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist under the supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist to prepare patients for exams and perform standard tests.
• Take measurements and prepare and disinfect equipment used by the ophthalmologist.

Skills

Basic patient care

Computer knowledge

Direct patient care

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associates degree

Job description

Facility:

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department:

Ophthalmology

Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

40

Job Details:

An ophthalmic assistant is an entry-level ophthalmic professional who works under the supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist (eye doctor) to provide patient care. Since an ophthalmic assistant generally sees patients before the ophthalmologist does, they must prepare the patient for the exam, performing standard tests and taking measurements. Assistant may also prepare and disinfect the equipment that the ophthalmologist uses.

Department Specific Job Details:

Education:

HS Diploma/GED required

Associates degree preferred

Experience:

2- 3 years required

4+ years preferred

Skills:

Basic patient care and computer knowledge required

Direct patient care preferred

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, no weekends or holidays.