Ophthalmic Assistant: Precision Tests & Patient Care

PRISM Vision Group; Columbus (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Prism Vision Group is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant for our Columbus, NJ location to perform patient measurements and tests that guide diagnosis and treatment.

The role includes chart review, history-taking, testing (OCT, visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry), and scribing in EMR. You will assist with medications, patient education, and maintaining exam room readiness in a compliant office environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED; Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline preferred.
• OA1 Experience: 0-2 years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience
• OAII Experience: 2+ years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history, including OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry.
• Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam.
• Performs advanced ophthalmic procedures.
• Acts as scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into electronic medical records or handwritten in paper charts.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Assists ensuring office procedures are adhered to and required informed consent is obtained.
• Assists with patient education.
• Oversees patient flow throughout the day.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols; understands and reports errors to supervisor.
• Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Relevant computer skills – Able to navigate between screens and accurately enter data.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Adaptability

Communication

Empathetic

Initiative

Judgment

Reliability

Team Player

Relevant computer skills

Education

High School or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Prism Vision Group is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant for our Columbus, NJ location to perform patient measurements and tests that guide diagnosis and treatment.

The role includes chart review, history-taking, testing (OCT, visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry), and scribing in EMR. You will assist with medications, patient education, and maintaining exam room readiness in a compliant office environment.