Ophthalmic Assistant

American Vision Partners; Sun City (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Significant eye care discounts

Child care assistance

Pet insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick Time

Job summary

American Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant in Sun City, Arizona. The candidate will prepare patients for examinations, perform preliminary tests, and ensure exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include running diagnostic tests and educating patients.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, with at least one year of experience in ophthalmology preferred. Flexible scheduling and strong communication skills are essential for this role. Join us to make a difference in patient care!

Qualifications

• At least 1-year of experience in Ophthalmology preferred.
• COA, COT is a plus.
• Flexible schedule working Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and visitors with a positive, warm disposition.
• Perform visual acuity and other diagnostic tests on patients.
• Educate patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures.

Skills

Detail oriented

Reliable

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

As an Ophthalmic Assistant, you’ll be responsible for preparing the patient for the exam with the doctor. You’ll gather important medical information from the patient, perform preliminary tests, and gather measurements while providing highest quality of care and an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and visitors with a positive, warm disposition
• Keeps doctors’ rooms filled to ensure clinic patient flow
• Obtains patient histories through intake assessments, making note of findings in EHR
• Performs visual acuity, auto-refraction, manual and automated lensometry, Goldmann and Tonopen tonometry tests and keratometry on patients
• Checks pupils, extra-ocular muscles, confrontational fields and inserts eye drops for dilation
• Runs diagnostic tests such as Immersion A-scan, OCTs and Visual Fields
• Administers color vision, depth perception and Schirmer’s tear testing as needed
• Assists in minor office procedures (lasers, excisions, etc.)
• Educates patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures and surgery
• Maintains exam rooms, including cleaning/sterilization as necessary

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 1-year of experience in Ophthalmology preferred
• COA, COT is a plus
• Detail oriented; reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible schedule working Monday-Friday

Benefits & Perks

Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!