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

Closing Date: 01/24/2026

Type of Position: Regular

Work Shift: Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) combines education, research, and clinical programs to promote teamwork and diversity. UAMS is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and quality of life for Arkansans.

• Health:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for qualifying staff and families
• 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

Below you will find the details for the position, including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying.

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of any protected category, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions regarding Title IX may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance, please contact Human Resources at ask recruitment.

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This posting will fill multiple positions:
Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified Assistant, Certified Technician, Certified Medical Technologist.

The following roles all require direct patient contact and teamwork:

• Ophthalmic Assistant (OA)
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
• Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)

• Ophthalmic Assistant:
  • High School diploma/GED plus one year of ophthalmic/optometric assisting, patient care, customer service, or related experience.
  • Current BLS certification or must obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
  • Preferred:
    One year of ophthalmic/optometric assisting or experience in a medical setting.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant:
  • High School diploma/GED plus one year of ophthalmic/optometric assisting experience required.
  • Current Ophthalmic Assistant Certification.
  • Current BLS certification or must obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician:
  • High School diploma/GED plus two years of ophthalmic/optometric assisting experience required.
  • Current Ophthalmic Assistant Certification.
  • Current BLS certification or must obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist:
  • High School diploma/GED plus three years of ophthalmic/optometric assisting experience required.
  • Current Ophthalmic Assistant Certification.
  • Current BLS certification or must obtain within 30 days of employment.
• All Levels:
  • Good communication skills and ability to handle demanding and/or stressful requests from patients, phone calls, attending physicians, and refill requests.
  • Focus on clinical ophthalmic eye exam, procedure, and equipment needs.
  • Understand urgency of clinical and physician requests.
  • Reports directly to the Clinical Programs Director; follows instructions from the Clinical Supervisor.

• Patient Care: Provide direct patient assessment, measuring visual acuity for all levels of acuity (counting fingers, hand motion, light perception, no light perception) and for non‑literacy, illiterate, non‑verbal, or foreign‑language patients. Record and test visual acuity, stereo acuity, near point of accommodation, convergence, and use various visual tests (Allen, Tumbling E, numbers, Snellen).
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