Ophthalmic Assistant Certified - Eye Care
Company: Christus Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Ophthalmic Assistant Certified - Eye Care at Christus Health
summary: The Ophthalmic Assistant Certified supports
ophthalmologists by performing specialized eye care procedures,
patient education, and medical scribing. Responsibilities include
conducting advanced diagnostic tests such as visual acuity,
lensometry, and OCT, while following physician protocols. The role
requires certification and experience in an ophthalmology clinic
setting, with a focus on patient care and technical expertise.
Description Summary: Performs high-quality ophthalmic procedures,
focusing on patient care and education. Responsibilities: • Meets
expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of
Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Advanced
understanding of ophthalmic anatomy is required, as well as the
ability to efficiently scribe for physicians. • Promptly and
professionally assisting the doctor in patient care, collecting
patient history, and performing patient education. • Performing
technical workups to include visual acuity, lensometry, color
vision, visual field tests (Humphrey and Goldman), manual
keratometry, refraction, Amslers, muscle testing, topography, pupil
exams, OCT, pachymetry, and other special testing as directed by
physician. • Advanced technical workups in performing retinoscopy
and A-Scans as directed by physician. • Follows physician protocol
for A-Scans and fills in at Special Testing when needed. Job
Requirements: Education/Skills • High School Diploma required. •
Graduate of accredited Vision program preferred. Experience • 1
year of experience working at an Ophthalmology clinic setting
required. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • BLS
required. • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from IJCAHPO
required. • Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) preferred. Work
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time Keywords:
Ophthalmic Assistant, eye care, vision testing, patient education,
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, ocular diagnostics, visual acuity,
medical scribing, ophthalmology clinic, BLS certification
Keywords: Christus Health, Richardson , Ophthalmic Assistant Certified - Eye Care, Healthcare , Tyler, Texas
