Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmology

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an ophthalmology support assistant to help ophthalmologists with patient care and routine procedures. Responsibilities include taking histories, assisting in treatments, and preparing rooms and equipment.

Experience in eye care is preferred, with a high school diploma required. The role involves patient interaction, charting, and coordination of eyewear prescriptions, within a full-time on-site setting at the Dallas clinic.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in medical or related field.
• High School Diploma.
• Preferred completion of basic and advanced home-study courses approved by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology within one year of the hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assists ophthalmologists in treatment and care of patients.
• Opens, stocks, cleans, and closes patient rooms.
• Obtains basic medical history and ocular complaints from patients.
• Measures patients' glasses.
• Writes and calls in Rx prescriptions to pharmacies as directed by ophthalmologists.
• Tests ocular functions, including visual acuity, muscle balance, and intra-ocular tension.
• Administers eye and oral medications as directed by ophthalmologists.
• Changes eye dressings and instructs patients and/or caregivers in home care.
• Maintains ophthalmic instruments by sterilizing surgical instruments and cleaning exposed lenses, mirrors, and prisms and replacing bulbs and batteries.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: (a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; (b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; (c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or (d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Preferred completion of basic and advanced home-study courses approved by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology within one year of hire date

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

Works under minimum supervision to provide assistance in routine technical procedures, gathering data, and administering treatments. Performs tasks of routine and standardized nature.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education

High School Diploma

Experience

2 years of experience in medical or related field.

Preferred

Education

Preferred completion of basic and advanced home-study courses approved by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology within one year of the hire date.

Job Duties

Experience in eye care is preferred.

• Assists ophthalmologists in treatment and care of patients.
• Opens, stocks, cleans, and closes patient rooms.
• Obtains basic medical history and ocular complaints from patients.
• Measures patients' glasses.
• Writes and calls in Rx prescriptions to pharmacies as directed by ophthalmologists.
• Tests ocular functions, including visual acuity, muscle balance, and intra-ocular tension.
• Administers eye and oral medications as directed by ophthalmologists.
• Changes eye dressings and instructs patients and/or caregivers in home care.
• Maintains ophthalmic instruments by sterilizing surgical instruments and cleaning exposed lenses, mirrors, and prisms and replacing bulbs and batteries.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: (a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; (b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; (c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or (d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Organization

419006 - OP-Clinic Ophthalmology

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Sep 4, 2026, 11:49:29 PM