Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Floater

Houston Eye Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Medical

Dental

401(K)

Life Insurance & LTD

Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts

Continuing Education incl. JCAHPO & AB

Job summary

HEA seeks a dedicated Ophthalmic Assistant Floater to travel between Gramercy and Houston locations, supporting ophthalmologists with testing, history collection, and patient preparation. You will ensure clean rooms, accurate records, and efficient workflow across sites.

The role requires 1–2 years of ophthalmology experience, BLS certification or timely acquisition, and commitment to patient confidentiality and HEA policies. Travel mileage reimbursement is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained within 6 months.
• Uncertified Ophthalmic Assistants must obtain JCAHPO certification within 1 year.
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience working with ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Stock, prepare, and maintain clean exam rooms.
• Review patient charts for accuracy.
• Prepare patients for physician exams and assist with tests.
• Assist with in-office procedures and prepare consent forms.
• Administer medications as directed and assist with documentation.
• May act as a scribe and order diagnostic tests as needed.
• Assist with patient correspondence and follow-up on tests.
• Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments.
• Train and support other ophthalmic staff as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Gramercy - HOUSTON, TX 77025, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: Mulitple Locations, Job Category: Health Care,

POSITION SUMMARY

Contributes to the organization by floating to multiple locations as needed, working closely with the ophthalmologist to perform basic, advance, and complex preliminary tests and measurements of the eyes. The OA floater generally meets with the patient before the Ophthalmologist to obtain medical history and prepare the patient for the examination. Mileage reimbursement available for travel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for properly stocking, preparing, and maintaining the cleanliness of exam rooms during clinic.
• Reviews patient chart for accuracy of information.
• Prepare patients for physician’s exam. Perform tests based on the specific reasons for the visit and physician’s preference.
• Assists with in-office procedures.
• Prepare and ensure all consent forms are complete and accurate prior to in-office procedures. Prepares and cleans room after procedure.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• May act as scribe to assist physicians with entering exam information into electronic record. Order diagnostic tests electronically and submit prescription refills approved by physician.
• Assists with preparing letters to patients and referring physicians.
• Assists with diagnostic testing.
• Follow-up on diagnostic tests when directed by physician.
• Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments.
• Assists in training of other ophthalmic assistants.
• Must meet and adhere to HEA’s policies and procedures, uphold to the highest ethical principles and patient confidentiality. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
• As a floater, this position is designed to travel between HEA locations to support the staffing needs of multiple locations and/or departments. Work location and/or department may be assigned at short notice.

Other duties as assigned based on business operational needs.

We Proudly Offer:

• Continuing Education including JCAHPO & ABOC
• Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Superior Benefits Package:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401(K)
• Free Life Insurance & LTD
• Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

Qualifications:

• EDUCATION
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
• Basic Life Support (BLS). If not BLS certified at time of employment, must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• Uncertified Ophthalmic Assistants must obtain JCAHPO (COA, COT, or COMT) certification within 1 year of employment.
• EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working with ophthalmologist.