Ophthalmic Assistant

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support The Ophthalmic Assistant, (OA), must be able to effectively perform as part of a team. As this position requires direct patient contact, assistants must maintain compassion towards patients. The OA participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care to a select group of patients. Assistants refer any problems they encounter with their patients to the attending physician. The OA, maintains the responsibility to clean and sterilize all required medical instruments, medical supplies, and equipment. The Assistant ensures that all equipment is stored properly, maintains calibration, and ensures all accouterments are fully operational at all times. Ensures all electronic specialty tools are turned on/off following recommended procedures to prolong life of equipment. Other duties may be assigned to this position. Physical Requirements: Stand: Frequently Sit: Occasionally Walk: Frequently Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs Push and pull weight: 25 lbs Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently Talk: Continuously Hear: Continuously Taste or smell: Occasionally Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously Salary Information: "Commensurate with education and experience" Required Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title) Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking Frequent Physical Activity: Grasping, Hearing, Pushing Occasional Physical Activity: Crouching, Lifting, Walking Benefits Eligible: Yes University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences