Opthalmic Assistant Salary in Watertown, SD

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How much does an Opthalmic Assistant make in Watertown, SD? The average Opthalmic Assistant salary in Watertown, SD is $48,428 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $42,905 and $55,736. 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 Watertown, SD

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48428

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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 Watertown, SD. The base salary for Opthalmic Assistant ranges from $42,905 to $55,736 with the average base salary of $48,428. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,041 to $56,007 with the average total cash compensation of $48,601.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$48,428	$42,905 - $55,736
Bonus	$173	$137 - $271
Total Pay	$48,601	$43,041 - $56,007

* 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 Watertown, SD

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Watertown, SD
CITY, STATE Brookings, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,410 - $55,093	COMPARE TO Watertown, SD
CITY, STATE Aberdeen, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,758 - $51,648	COMPARE TO Watertown, SD
CITY, STATE Sioux Falls, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,130 - $56,029	COMPARE TO Watertown, SD
CITY, STATE Saint Cloud, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,080 - $59,861	COMPARE TO Watertown, SD
CITY, STATE West Fargo, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,076 - $58,557	COMPARE TO Watertown, SD
CITY, STATE Fargo, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,076 - $58,557	COMPARE TO Watertown, SD

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About Watertown, South Dakota

Watertown is a city in and the county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 21,482 at the 2010 census. It is the fifth largest city in South Dakota. It is also the principal city of the Watertown Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Codington and Hamlin counties. Watertown is home to the Redlin Art Center which houses many of the original art works produced by Terry Redlin, one of America's most popular wildlife artists. Watertown also is home to the Bramble Park Zoo and the Watertown Regional Library. The Watertown Public Opinion is a six-da...

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