Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Growth & Sign-On Bonus

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Certification Incentive Bonus

Continuing Education Program

Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, V…

Job summary

Tennessee Retina seeks energetic and collaborative Ophthalmic Assistants to join our team at multiple locations. The role offers full-time and part-time opportunities and involves patient workups, obtaining histories, and performing diagnostic testing with OCT and Fundus imaging.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma (COA or higher preferred) and 1–2 years of Ophthalmic Technician experience, with strong communication and a proactive, patient-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• COA or higher preferred.
• 1-2 years ophthalmic technician experience.
• Knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications.
• Positive, energetic, and professional demeanor.
• Effective verbal and written communication with patients and staff.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting paper and electronic medical charts.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high-level critical thinking.
• Proactive, initiative, and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient workups, obtain histories, and perform diagnostic testing.
• Assist physicians and have the ability to scribe.
• Capture images for physicians on OCT and Fundus modalities.
• Travels to satellite locations.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms.
• Maintain clean, stocked rooms and EOC guidelines.
• Provide general clinic support functions.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, high-volume practice.
• Ongoing learning to advance to assist physicians and to scribe.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Medical history taking

Communication skills

Scribing

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

COA or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERM software

Job description

Tennessee Retina seeks energetic and collaborative Ophthalmic Assistants to join our team at multiple locations. The role offers full-time and part-time opportunities and involves patient workups, obtaining histories, and performing diagnostic testing with OCT and Fundus imaging.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma (COA or higher preferred) and 1–2 years of Ophthalmic Technician experience, with strong communication and a proactive, patient-focused attitude.