Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Galveston Ophthalmology

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Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Galveston Ophthalmology - ( 2602951 ) Description Minimum Qualifications: - High school graduation or equivalent. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Required: - CPR Certification. Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Ophthalmic Technical Supervisor, and through collaborative teamwork, provides assistance in the diagnosis and care of ophthalmic patients. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Ophthalmology is preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience. - Initiates patient work-ups in the ophthalmology clinics in a timely manner. These work-ups may include any of the following: − Visual acuities − Pin-hole acuities − Derive past medical and ocular history − Confrontational visual field − Amsler − Automated and manual lensometry − Automated perimetry − Goldmann tonometry − Tono-Pen tonometry − Color vision testing (Ishihara) − Refractometry (plus cylinder utilizing both the phoropter and trial frames) − Use of distometer − Patient education - Performs keratometry, photokeratometry and corneal topography. - Will assist with minor OR and laser procedures. This includes instrumen...