Ophthalmic Assistant & Patient Care Specialist

PRISM Vision Group; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PRISM Vision Group operates NJRetina, a partner practice, in Wayne, NJ, seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant. The role supports physicians with diagnostic testing, patient evaluation, and treatment planning, while documenting information per clinical standards.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, compassionate, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced ophthalmic setting, delivering exceptional patient service throughout visits.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 0-2 years ophthalmic assistant experience (OA1).
• OAII: 2+ years ophthalmic assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts for accuracy and completeness.
• Record ocular and systemic history; document visual acuity.
• Perform testing (OCT, visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry).
• Conduct lensometry, refractometry, slit lamp exams and tonometry.
• Enter data into EMR or paper charts as needed.
• Administer topical or oral medications per physician orders.
• Assist with informed consent and patient education.
• Manage patient flow and maintain exam room cleanliness.
• Adhere to protocols and report potential errors to supervisor.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

History taking

EMR data entry

Patient care

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline preferred

Tools

OCT

Automated visual fields

Slit lamp

Pachymetry

Biometry

Job description

PRISM Vision Group operates NJRetina, a partner practice, in Wayne, NJ, seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant. The role supports physicians with diagnostic testing, patient evaluation, and treatment planning, while documenting information per clinical standards.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, compassionate, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced ophthalmic setting, delivering exceptional patient service throughout visits.