Bilingual Ophthalmic Assistant

American Vision Partners; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Eye care discounts

Child care assistance

Pet insurance

Continuing education funds

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick Time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) is hiring a Bilingual Ophthalmic Assistant to prepare patients, perform tests, and support doctors in a busy ophthalmology clinic. You will collect patient information, operate basic ophthalmic equipment, and ensure a smooth patient flow.

Minimum one year in ophthalmology is preferred; COA/COT is a plus. Flexible Monday-Friday schedule and strong Spanish language skills are required to deliver excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented; reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced setting.
• Flexible schedule, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams and gather medical information.
• Perform preliminary tests and measurements with ophthalmic equipment.
• Assist doctors during exams and minor procedures.
• Maintain patient flow by keeping rooms stocked and ready.
• Explain procedures and obtain informed consent when needed.
• Record histories and test results in the EHR.
• Educate patients on ophthalmic conditions and post-visit care.
• Sterilize exam rooms and maintain infection control standards.

Job description

• Bilingual in Spanish required

At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nation's largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.

Overview

As a Bilingual Ophthalmic Assistant, you’ll be responsible for preparing the patient for the exam with the doctor. You’ll gather important medical information from the patient, perform preliminary tests, and gather measurements while providing highest quality of care and an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and visitors with a positive, warm disposition
• Keeps doctors' rooms filled to ensure clinic patient flow
• Obtains patient histories through intake assessments, making note of findings in EHR
• Performs visual acuity, auto-refraction, manual and automated lensometry, Goldmann and Tonopen tonometry tests and keratometry on patients
• Checks pupils, extra-ocular muscles, confrontational fields and inserts eye drops for dilation
• Runs diagnostic tests such as Immersion A-scan, OCTs and Visual Fields
• Administers color vision, depth perception and Schirmer's tear testing as needed
• Assists in minor office procedures (lasers, excisions, etc.)
• Educates patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures and surgery
• Maintains exam rooms, including cleaning/sterilization as necessary

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 1-year of experience in Ophthalmology preferred
• COA, COT is a plus
• Detail oriented; reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible schedule working Monday-Friday

Benefits & Perks

Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!