Brown University Health
Ophthalmic Assistant
Brown Health Medical Group · Full-time · Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of one year of Ophthalmic Assistant experience preferred.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
About the job
Supports ophthalmologists by preparing patients, documenting histories and findings, performing eye tests and procedures, and handling clinical and administrative office tasks.
What you'll do
- Document patient histories and ocular findings, and perform routine and specialized ophthalmic tests.
- Assist physicians with lasers, procedure setups, and medications; maintain rooms and equipment.
- Triage messages, follow up on clinical phone encounters, process prior authorizations, and maintain patient records.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of ocular terminology and pharmacology, including identification and proper use of diagnostic medications.
Nice to have
- Certification on Accreditation of Ophthalmic Medical Programs or graduation from a medical assistant program.
- One year of Ophthalmic Assistant experience.
Pay
$19.97-$32.96 (USD; base salary)
Tools
visual fields, optical coherence tomography, ophthalmic photography, corneal topography, specular microscopy, A scan ultrasound biometry, IOL calculations
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