Pediatric Ophthalmic Assistant: Frontline Eye Care

Connecticut Children's; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's in Farmington, CT seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant who serves as the first clinician for patients, tests eye function, and helps prepare patients for the physician. You will manage patient flow, triage urgent cases, and educate families on eye care while adhering to safety and privacy rules.

The role requires calmness under pressure, collaboration with doctors and parents, and compliance with state and professional guidelines.

Qualifications

• No experience required for entry-level role.
• Preference for candidates with Ophthalmic Assistant certification within 12 months.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining chief complaint, HPI, medical history and allergies.
• Testing eye functions and screening for abnormalities.
• Manage patient flow and triage walk-ins or emergencies.
• Dilate pupils and provide patient education on drops.
• Perform auto-refract and refract procedures.
• Coordinate instrument sterilization and maintain equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Eye testing

Communication

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Office software

Education

High school diploma

Ophthalmic Assistant certification preferred

Tools

Phoropter

Icare tonometer

Auto-refractometer

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Connecticut Children's in Farmington, CT seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant who serves as the first clinician for patients, tests eye function, and helps prepare patients for the physician. You will manage patient flow, triage urgent cases, and educate families on eye care while adhering to safety and privacy rules.

The role requires calmness under pressure, collaboration with doctors and parents, and compliance with state and professional guidelines.