Ophthalmic Assistant: Precision Eye Care Team

Brown-University-Health-1; Town of Providence (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health's Ophthalmic Assistant role supports the ophthalmologist with patient histories, testing, and office duties, ensuring smooth clinic flow and accurate documentation.

Primary responsibilities include performing visual acuity tests, refractions, dilations, measurements, and assisting with lasers and procedures while upholding infection control, confidentiality, and teamwork across the practice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification on Accreditation of Ophthalmic Medical Programs or graduate from medical assistant program preferred.
• Minimum of one year of Ophthalmic Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates patient evaluation with accurate history taking and ocular findings.
• Performs visual acuity assessment, refraction, color vision testing, lensometry, dilation and other patient services.
• Assists physicians with lasers and procedural tray setups; applies eyedrops and ointments as needed.
• Maintains infection control standards and clean examination/procedure rooms.
• Triages messages and handles clinical phone encounters; handles prior authorizations and appeals as needed.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification on Accreditation of Ophthalmic Medical Programs or graduate from medical assistant program preferred

Job description

Brown University Health's Ophthalmic Assistant role supports the ophthalmologist with patient histories, testing, and office duties, ensuring smooth clinic flow and accurate documentation.

Primary responsibilities include performing visual acuity tests, refractions, dilations, measurements, and assisting with lasers and procedures while upholding infection control, confidentiality, and teamwork across the practice.