Ophthalmic Assistant
Core
Provide clinical care to patients in an eye clinic by performing diagnostic tests and preparing for procedures.
Role type
Ophthalmic Assistant (Clinical Support)
Builds
Diagnostic test results and patient care workflows
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Humphrey Visual Field Testing, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Pachymetry, Lensometry, Goldmann Visual Field, EMR, intravitreal injection setup, laser treatment setup, A/B Scan, Fundus Photos, IVFA, Specular Microscope, health history completion, IOP checks, pupil assessment, color testing, drop instillation, equipment calibration, supply stocking
Preferred skills
J.C.A.H.P.O. Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), experience with manual Lensometer
Technologies
Humphrey Visual Field software, EMR systems
Responsibilities
Perform Humphrey Visual Field Testing, Pachymetry, Lensometry, and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT); Conduct work-ups including health history, V/A, IOP checks, pupil assessment, color tests, and drop instillation; Operate A Scan, B Scan, Fundus Photos, IVFA, Specular Microscope, and Goldmann Visual Field; Order and stock supplies; Clean and calibrate equipment; Set up rooms for intravitreal injections, laser treatments, and Chalazion removal