Ophthalmic Assistant: Advance in Eye Care Testing

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. (CEENTA); Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CEENTA seeks a compassionate Ophthalmic Assistant to support Providers in delivering high-quality patient care in Charlotte area ophthalmic clinics. You will perform clinical testing, assist with exams and procedures, and help keep the clinics running smoothly.

You will greet patients, document medical histories in the EHR, and perform comprehensive ophthalmic workups and specialty testing. The role supports onboarding staff and may require travel between CEENTA locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry, required.
• ICA‑accredited training or IJCAHPO/AAO independent study program.
• COA or COT certification.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet, room, and perform patient intake, including vision history and chief complaints
• Obtain and document medical/surgical history, chief complaint, HPI, vital signs, medications, and allergies in the EHR.
• Perform comprehensive ophthalmic workups, including visual acuity, confrontation visual fields, pupil assessment, tonometry, keratometry, ocular motility, refraction, pachymetry, lensometry, glare testing, color plates, stereo testing, Amsler grid, and Schirmer testing.
• Complete specialty testing such as OCT, visual fields, topography, Pentacam, and biometry.
• Assist the Provider with exams, treatments, and in‑office procedures; administer medications as directed.
• Serve as a scribe when needed, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Provide patient education and respond to patient questions and messages through phone or EHR.
• Schedule patient appointments, in‑office procedures, and surgeries; maintain Provider schedules.
• Manage work queues and index clinical documents into the EHR.
• Clean and restock exam rooms; sterilize equipment and maintain OSHA‑compliant safety standards.
• Maintain clinic supply inventory and place orders when needed.
• Support the onboarding and training of new staff and apprentices.
• Collaborate with Providers and clinical team members to ensure efficient patient flow and high‑quality care.
• Travel to other CEENTA locations as needed.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Patient intake

EHR documentation

Clinic coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OCT

Visual fields

Tonometry

Pachymetry

Job description

CEENTA seeks a compassionate Ophthalmic Assistant to support Providers in delivering high-quality patient care in Charlotte area ophthalmic clinics. You will perform clinical testing, assist with exams and procedures, and help keep the clinics running smoothly.

You will greet patients, document medical histories in the EHR, and perform comprehensive ophthalmic workups and specialty testing. The role supports onboarding staff and may require travel between CEENTA locations.