Opthalmic Assistant Salary in Columbus, MS

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How much does an Opthalmic Assistant make in Columbus, MS? The average Opthalmic Assistant salary in Columbus, MS is $46,259 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $40,983 and $53,239. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is an Opthalmic Assistant?

An Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for providing support to ophthalmologists and optometrists in a clinical setting. Their duties may include taking patient medical histories, performing preliminary eye exams, administering eye drops, assisting with diagnostic tests, and providing patient education on eye care and contact lens use. They may also be responsible for maintaining and sterilizing equipment, scheduling appointments, and performing administrative tasks. Ophthalmic Assistants must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a solid understanding of eye anatomy and common eye conditions.

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Common responsibilities of an Opthalmic Assistant

Educating patients on proper eye care and the use of corrective lenses.

September 03, 2023

Performing basic vision tests, such as visual acuity and color vision tests.

September 04, 2023

Providing support and assistance to patients with visual impairments.

October 29, 2023

Maintaining and sterilizing ophthalmic instruments and equipment.

November 02, 2023

Assisting ophthalmologists in conducting eye examinations and tests.

November 05, 2023

Taking patient medical histories and documenting their symptoms.

November 14, 2023

Administering eye drops and medications as directed by the ophthalmologist.

November 16, 2023

Assisting with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.

November 20, 2023

Preparing patients for surgical procedures and assisting during surgeries.

November 23, 2023

Instructing patients on how to insert, remove, and care for contact lenses.

November 24, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Opthalmic Assistant in Columbus, MS

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What is the average salary for Opthalmic Assistant in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Opthalmic Assistant in Columbus, MS. The base salary for Opthalmic Assistant ranges from $40,983 to $53,239 with the average base salary of $46,259. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,113 to $53,498 with the average total cash compensation of $46,424.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$46,259	$40,983 - $53,239
Bonus	$166	$130 - $259
Total Pay	$46,424	$41,113 - $53,498

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Opthalmic Assistant Salary Near Columbus, MS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Tupelo, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,531 - $52,653	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Tuscaloosa, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,044 - $58,516	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Meridian, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,587 - $55,324	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Birmingham, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,345 - $58,906	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Florence, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,432 - $53,823	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Decatur, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,433 - $57,722	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS

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About Columbus, Mississippi

The city is located approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of the Mississippi-Alabama state line along U.S. Route 82, U.S. Route 45, and numerous state highways. US 82 leads southeast 29 mi (47 km) to Reform, Alabama and west 25 mi (40 km) to Starkville. US 45 leads south 32 mi (51 km) to Macon and north 28 mi (45 km) to Aberdeen. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.3 square miles (57.8 square kilometers), of which 21.4 square miles (55.5 square kilometers) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers) is water. Large lakes and rivers are nearby, such...

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About Columbus, Mississippi The city is located approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of the Mississippi-Alabama state line along U.S. Route 82, U.S. Route 45, and numerous state high....More

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