Summit Health·New Britain, Connecticut
The Ophthalmic Assistant performs specialized diagnostic testing and technical workups to support the clinical team. They are responsible for patient interviewing, documenting histories, and coordinating follow-up care and surgeries.
We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical [https://www.villagemedical.com/], Village Medical at Home [https://www.villagemedical.com/village-medical-at-home], Summit Health [https://www.summithealth.com/], CityMD [https://www.citymd.com/], and Starling Physicians [https://www.starlingphysicians.com/].
When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
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Will float between New Britain, CT and Berlin, CT.
The Ophthalmic Assistant supports the clinical team by performing specialized diagnostic testing, assisting physicians with patient care, and ensuring efficient daily operations within the ophthalmology department. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care in a fast‑paced outpatient environment.
List of Responsibilities/Duties
Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
Maintains and cleans all equipment being used, and reports to supervisor if not in working condition.
Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
Potential to assist in minor office surgery.
Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents histories.
Independently performs specialized ophthalmic testing appropriate to the subspecialty.
Accurately performs:
Refractions
Lensometry
Keratometry
Tonometry
Muscle testing
Pupil exams
Special testing such as HVF and OCT
Scribes readily when doctor desires.
Provides clear communication to patients regarding tests, procedures, and expectations.
may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
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Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with JCAHPO or COT certification preferred. Strong computer skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to commute between satellite office locations are required.
Market context
In Connecticut, physician openings tied to sleep medicine and related care are typically competitive because employers look for highly specialized clinical backgrounds and strong credentialing. This role stands out for its advanced sleep-technology requirements, long polysomnographic technologist experience, and registered scoring experience, so candidates with closely matched credentials are often strongest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit against the original job description, then verify your certification and scoring history before applying.
