Certified Ophthalmic Assistant — Patient Care Specialist

American Vision Partners; Sun City (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical and dental insurance

Eye care discounts

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

American Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support patient flow, perform basic testing, and triage inquiries across multiple clinics. The role emphasizes accurate documentation and collaboration with physicians and staff.

The ideal candidate has ophthalmic experience, solid knowledge of insurance processes, and strong communication. This position is based in a clinic setting with standard full-time hours.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two to five years as a certified ophthalmic assistant.
• Knowledge of insurance, referrals, and EHR systems.
• Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork.
• Able to perform basic ophthalmic testing and patient prep.

Aufgaben

• Triage requests by location and urgency.
• Provide telephone support for ocular emergencies and refills.
• Ensure proper patient flow and verify insurance.
• Perform ophthalmic testing (VA, tonometry, refractometry).
• Document findings accurately in the EHR.

Kenntnisse

Ophthalmic assistant knowledge

Insurance & referrals

Excellent communication

Team player

Computer literacy

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Ophthalmic assistant certification

Tools

EHR software

Jobbeschreibung

American Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support patient flow, perform basic testing, and triage inquiries across multiple clinics. The role emphasizes accurate documentation and collaboration with physicians and staff.

The ideal candidate has ophthalmic experience, solid knowledge of insurance processes, and strong communication. This position is based in a clinic setting with standard full-time hours.