Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC
Inside Higher Ed, Lexington, KY, United States
Overview
Job Title:
Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC
Requisition Number:
RE53825
Working Title:
Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC - Pikeville
Department Name:
MG100: Physician Based Clinics
Work Location:
Pikeville, KY
Grade Level:
06
Salary Range:
$16.20-24.82/hour
Type Of Position:
Staff
Position Time Status:
Full-Time
Required Education:
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience:
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification:
None
Physical Requirements:
long periods of sitting/standing and computer use
Shift:
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Job Summary
The department of Ophthalmology is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant for their Pikeville location.
The Ophthalmic Assistant performs various functions and procedures related to the delivery of care to ambulatory patient populations. The Ophthalmic Assistant is involved in direct patient care for both preventive and specialty eye care. The Ophthalmic Assistant will draw upon their training and experience to preform optimal testing techniques under the supervision of a provider. The Ophthalmic Assistant supports providers to ensure that they can focus on their patients and run their offices efficiently.
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care for ambulatory eye care settings.
Assist in testing and procedures under supervision of a provider.
Support providers to ensure efficient clinic operations.
Qualifications
Required Education:
HS
Required Related Experience:
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification:
None
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
none
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience:
none
Deadline To Apply:
05/03/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Job Title:
Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC
Requisition Number:
RE53825
Working Title:
Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC - Pikeville
Department Name:
MG100: Physician Based Clinics
Work Location:
Pikeville, KY
Grade Level:
06
Salary Range:
$16.20-24.82/hour
Type Of Position:
Staff
Position Time Status:
Full-Time
Required Education:
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience:
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification:
None
Physical Requirements:
long periods of sitting/standing and computer use
Shift:
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Job Summary
The department of Ophthalmology is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant for their Pikeville location.
The Ophthalmic Assistant performs various functions and procedures related to the delivery of care to ambulatory patient populations. The Ophthalmic Assistant is involved in direct patient care for both preventive and specialty eye care. The Ophthalmic Assistant will draw upon their training and experience to preform optimal testing techniques under the supervision of a provider. The Ophthalmic Assistant supports providers to ensure that they can focus on their patients and run their offices efficiently.
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care for ambulatory eye care settings.
Assist in testing and procedures under supervision of a provider.
Support providers to ensure efficient clinic operations.
Qualifications
Required Education:
HS
Required Related Experience:
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification:
None
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
none
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience:
none
Deadline To Apply:
05/03/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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