Ophthalmic Assistant​/Certified Assistant​/Certified Technician​/Certified Medical Technologist

Ophthalmic Assistant / Certified Assistant / Certified Technician / Certified Medical Technologist

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01/24/2026

Regular

Shift Vary (United States of America)

No

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

• Health:
  Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement:
  Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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This posting will be used to fill multiple positions:
Ophthalmic Assistant / Certified Assistant/ Certified Technician / Certified Medical Technologist.

The Ophthalmic Assistant (OA), Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), and Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) 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. This could be due to a lack of patient acknowledgment, adverse reaction to examination procedures, or other issues that must be reported promptly to a physician, so that it may be addressed in a timely manner.

• Ophthalmic Assistant: High School diploma/GED plus one (1) year of ophthalmic/optometric assisting, patient care, customer service or related experience. Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of…