Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ophthalmic Assistant at University of Kentucky supports ambulatory eye care, performing testing and direct patient care under a provider's supervision. This role helps providers focus on patients and keeps clinics running efficiently.

Requires a high school diploma; no experience required. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, in Lexington, KY, with a full-time staff position and salary hourly range $18.18–$24.82.

Qualifications

• Required Education: HS
• Required Related Experience: No experience required.
• Required License/Registration/Certification: None
• Physical Requirements: long periods of sitting/standing and computer use

Responsibilities

• The Ophthalmic Assistant performs various functions and procedures related to ambulatory eye care.
• Assists providers to ensure efficient patient care and office operations.

Education

HS

Job description

Posting Details

• Job Title: Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC
• Requisition Number: RE56234
• Working Title: Ophthalmic Assistant/Ambulatory
• Department Name: MG100: Physician Based Clinics
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 06
• Salary Range: $18.18-24.82/hour
• Type of Position: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Required Education: HS
• Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
• Required Related Experience: No experience required.
• Required License/Registration/Certification: None
• Physical Requirements: long periods of sitting/standing and computer use
• Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Preferred Education/Experience: none
• Deadline to Apply: 10/29/2026

Job Summary

The Ophthalmic Assistant performs various functions and procedures related to the delivery of care to ambulatory patient populations. The Ophthalmic Assistant is involved in direct patient care for both preventive and specialty eye care. The Ophthalmic Assistant will draw upon their training and experience to preform optimal testing techniques under the supervision of a provider. The Ophthalmic Assistant supports providers to ensure that they can focus on their patients and run their offices efficiently.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

none

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

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