Ophthalmic Assistant: Patient Care & Diagnostics

Riverside; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 26,036 - 33,888; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant (Non-Certified) to join our ophthalmology team. This entry-level role works under the supervision of the Office Manager and clinicians to perform and document ophthalmic measurements and assist with patient care.

Responsibilities include collecting visual acuities, tonometry, refractometry, keratometry, slit lamp exams, and ordering tests such as OCT, while maintaining patient education materials and handling

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required (preferred).
• 1 year ophthalmology/optometry office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and records clinical measures: visual acuities, refraction, tonometry, keratometry, slit lamp exams, visual fields, OCT.
• Identifies patient needs and ensures timely evaluation under supervision of clinicians.
• Prepares referral letters, dictations, and manages patient calls and messages promptly.
• Educates patients using brochures/videos and maintains HIPAA compliant processes.

Skills

Visual acuities

Refractometry

Tonometry

Keratometry

Slit lamp exams

Visual fields

OCT

Electronic Health Record

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MedFlow

Electronic Health Record

Microsoft Office

Job description

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant (Non-Certified) to join our ophthalmology team. This entry-level role works under the supervision of the Office Manager and clinicians to perform and document ophthalmic measurements and assist with patient care.

Responsibilities include collecting visual acuities, tonometry, refractometry, keratometry, slit lamp exams, and ordering tests such as OCT, while maintaining patient education materials and handling