Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Towncenter Ophthalmology - UTMB Health : Job Details

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. Job Duties: 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 instrument set-up, a working knowledge of sterile technique, instrument cleaning and sterilization. Exercise proficiency in mi...Ophthalmic, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Repair, Assistant, Certified, Tow, Technology, Healthcare