Certified Ophthalmic Assistant — Patient Care & Tech Expert

American Vision Partners; Sun City (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Eye care discounts

Child care assistance

Pet insurance

Continuing education funds

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Sick time

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking a trained Ophthalmic Assistant to join our clinical teams across our Arizona operations. You will perform testing, patient prep, documentation, and support for physicians in a fast-paced eye care environment.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of ophthalmic assistant experience, certification, and solid knowledge of EHR systems. AVP offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a leading network of eye care centers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some college preferred.
• Valid proof of certification as an ophthalmic assistant.

Responsibilities

• Triage customer service requests by location, urgency, and information needed.
• Provide telephone and in-clinic support for ocular emergencies and patient questions.
• Document patient history, tests, and referrals in NextGen EHR.
• Assist physicians with procedures and ensure sterile technique and infection control.
• Maintain exam and procedure room readiness and manage instrument maintenance.

Skills

Ophthalmic care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Electronic Health Records

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Ophthalmic assistant certification

Tools

NextGen EHR

Ophthalmic instruments

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking a trained Ophthalmic Assistant to join our clinical teams across our Arizona operations. You will perform testing, patient prep, documentation, and support for physicians in a fast-paced eye care environment.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of ophthalmic assistant experience, certification, and solid knowledge of EHR systems. AVP offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a leading network of eye care centers.