Ophthalmic Assistant — Vision Care Support & Growth

NCSL International; City of Middletown (NY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentives programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum NY in Middletown, NY is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our care team. The role participates in delivering patient care under supervision and supports screening examinations, including visual acuity, tonometry, and pupil assessment.

Responsibilities include office stocking and room maintenance, basic clerical duties, and assisting with contact lens training. A high school diploma and passing an at-home test within 60 days are required; benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of the at home test within 60 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Participates in delivery of patient care under supervision.
• Performs preliminary screening examinations for physician review (e.g., visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, color vision).
• May administer dilation or anesthetic drops; assist with contact lens training.
• Performs stocking and maintenance functions; cleans and stocks rooms; maintains supplies and equipment; prepares for transport and sterilization.
• Performs clerical duties: appointments, phone screening, messaging, and filing results in patient records.

Job description

Optum NY in Middletown, NY is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our care team. The role participates in delivering patient care under supervision and supports screening examinations, including visual acuity, tonometry, and pupil assessment.

Responsibilities include office stocking and room maintenance, basic clerical duties, and assisting with contact lens training. A high school diploma and passing an at-home test within 60 days are required; benefits are included.