Medical Assistant

Associated Retina Consultants; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Retina Consultants is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to perform preliminary work‑ups, assist physicians during examinations, and document patient encounters in the EMR.

This full‑time role involves travel to ARC locations, maintaining exam rooms, preparing equipment, instilling eye drops, and coordinating follow‑ups with patients.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and ophthalmic certification (OSC within 30 days if not certified); bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification in ophthalmic assisting or related field; OSC within 30 days if not certified.
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Bilingual abilities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during patient care promptly and professionally.
• Interview patients, document histories and testing.
• Communicate follow-up care and scheduling with patients.
• Maintain and clean equipment; report irregularities to supervisor.
• Instill eye drops.
• Prepare and stock exam rooms; check medication dates.
• Accurately perform OCT, tonometry, visual acuity, Amsler grid, and related tests.
• Travel to ARC locations may be required; attend staff meetings as needed.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Bilingual

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Ophthalmic Assistant Certification

Ophthalmic Scribe Certification

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Ophthalmic testing equipment

Job description

Position Overview

The Ophthalmic Technician uses ophthalmic techniques to perform the preliminary work‑up of patients, assists physicians during examinations, and documents the patient encounter in the electronic medical record as communicated by the physician. Full‑time, year‑round.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician(s) in patient care promptly and professionally.
• Interview patients efficiently and accurately, documenting histories and special testing.
• Communicate with patients regarding follow‑up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, and surgery scheduling.
• Maintain and clean all equipment, reporting irregularities to the floor monitor or immediate supervisor.
• Instill eye drops.
• Clean and stock exam rooms as needed.
• Check expiration dates on medications.
• Provide reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Accurately perform OCT, tonometry with Perkins and Tonopen, visual acuity, Amsler grid testing, muscle testing, pupil exams, and confrontation visual field exam.
• Attend staff meetings as required; if unable to attend, review agenda and meeting notes.
• Travel to other ARC locations may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate; Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (if not certified, must obtain OSC within 30 days of hire).
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse people.
• Excellent communication, time‑management, and leadership skills.
• Bilingual a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Six (6) months of progressively responsible outpatient or medical office experience demonstrating understanding of required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Willing to train the preferred candidate.

Computer Skills

Good computer skills; able to navigate between screens, accurately enter data, and type 30 words per minute.

Travel

Traveling is required; may involve up to 2.5 hours in a bus at a time. Travel to other ARC locations may be required.

Work Schedule

To be determined by the needs of the practice. Shifts range 8‑14 hours, include Saturday hours for the Phoenix office, and may involve early evenings.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand, walk, sit, reach above shoulder, climb, crawl, and bend.
• Lift or carry 10‑20 lbs.
• Push/Pull 10‑100 lbs.
• Occasionally squat or kneel.
• Lift or carry 20‑50 lbs.

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (near, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception).
• Sense of sound (normal range of hearing and vision).
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (gloves, face mask, eye shield, gown).
• Work in an office environment with a controlled atmosphere.
• Possible exposure to staff or patients with communicable diseases and blood‑borne pathogens.

Associated Retina Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.