Bilingual Ophthalmic Assistant – Patient Care & Diagnostics

American Vision Partners; Sun City (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Eye care discounts

Child care assistance

Pet insurance

Continuing education funds

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick Time

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) seeks a Bilingual Ophthalmic Assistant to prepare patients for exams, gather medical information, and perform preliminary tests with the doctor. You will ensure high-quality patient care and a positive experience.

The role requires Spanish fluency, a high school diploma or GED, and ideally 1+ year in ophthalmology. COA/COT is a plus; Monday–Friday schedule in a busy clinic environment.

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.

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

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP) seeks a Bilingual Ophthalmic Assistant to prepare patients for exams, gather medical information, and perform preliminary tests with the doctor. You will ensure high-quality patient care and a positive experience.

The role requires Spanish fluency, a high school diploma or GED, and ideally 1+ year in ophthalmology. COA/COT is a plus; Monday–Friday schedule in a busy clinic environment.