Ophthalmic Assistant: Tech Support & Patient Care

UVM Health; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to provide technical support to ophthalmic physicians, aiding in evaluation, treatment, and patient management of specialized ophthalmic care. The role requires an associate degree or two years of specialized training, plus completion of an accredited program for Ophthalmic Assistants/Technicians or equivalent with recent clinical experience.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on ophthalmic experience from the last two years and can work under

Qualifications

• Requires current experience as an ophthalmic technician or assistant within the last two years.
• Equivalent combination of education and medical experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and assistance to Ophthalmic Physicians to facilitate evaluation, treatment, and management of patients receiving specialized ophthalmic care.

Skills

Ophthalmic terminology

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree or 2 years training

Job description

UVM Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to provide technical support to ophthalmic physicians, aiding in evaluation, treatment, and patient management of specialized ophthalmic care. The role requires an associate degree or two years of specialized training, plus completion of an accredited program for Ophthalmic Assistants/Technicians or equivalent with recent clinical experience.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on ophthalmic experience from the last two years and can work under