Brown University Health
Ophthalmic Assistant - FT
Brown Health Medical Group · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 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 examinations and specialized tests, and handling related clinical and administrative tasks.
What you'll do
- Record patient histories and ocular findings; perform eye assessments and specialized diagnostic testing.
- Assist with procedures, maintain examination and testing rooms and equipment, and triage clinical messages.
- Handle prior authorizations, patient records, correspondence, and training as needed.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of ocular terminology and pharmacology, including the identification and proper use of diagnostic medications.
Nice to have
- Certification from the Accreditation of Ophthalmic Medical Programs or graduation from a medical assistant program.
- At least one year of Ophthalmic Assistant experience.
Pay
$19.97-$32.96 (base salary)
Tools
visual fields, optical coherence tomography, ophthalmic photography, corneal topography, specular microscopy, A scan ultrasound biometry, IOL calculations
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