Ophthalmic Assistant | Key-Whitman Eye Center, North Arlington

Job overview

The Ophthalmic Assistant role is onsite at Key-Whitman Eye Center in North Arlington, TX. Compensation is not specified. The assistant works with physicians and clinical staff in an ophthalmology practice to support patient care. The role gathers patient histories, performs ophthalmic testing, documents clinical findings, and assists with procedures and patient instructions. These duties help clinicians assess patients and support clear, coordinated care before and after procedures.

What you'll do

• Obtain and document patient medical histories
• perform lensometry, visual acuity testing, ophthalmic diagnostic tests, functional ocular measurements, and refractometry
• administer topical ophthalmic medications as directed
• perform tonometry
• maintain and sterilize instruments
• assist physicians with procedures
• document findings and treatment plans in the EMR
• provide post-operative instructions
• follow HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ophthalmic assistant

north arlington tx

onsite

ophthalmology

patient histories

visual acuity testing

ophthalmic diagnostics

emr documentation

tonometry

procedure assistance

hipaa

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• employer-contributed Health Savings Account
• employer-paid life insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• employee assistance program
• professional development opportunities.

Why this role

High school diploma or GED required; one year of medical, ophthalmic assistant, or ophthalmic scribe experience preferred; JCAHPO and CPR certifications, associate degree or college coursework, and bilingual or multilingual proficiency are preferred.

About the employer

SP MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC-7V4WB is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.