Ophthalmic Assistant, Dr. Haney - Blakeney

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose And Throat Associates Pa; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose And Throat Associates in Charlotte, NC is seeking an ophthalmology/optometry support team member to assist with patient intake, exams, and in‑office procedures. You will document history, vital signs, medications, and allergies in the EHR while helping with diagnostic testing.

A typical day includes rooming patients, performing testing, supporting providers, and traveling between CEENTA locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry preferred.
• Experience assisting in ophthalmic testing and patient flow is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet, room, and perform patient intake and collect vision history.
• Document medical/surgical history, chief complaint, HPI, vital signs, medications, and allergies in the EHR.
• Perform comprehensive ophthalmic workups and assist with exams and in‑office procedures.
• Assist with tests such as OCT, visual fields, topography, and biometry.
• Serve as a scribe when needed and ensure accurate documentation.
• Schedule appointments, manage work queues, and restock exam rooms.

Skills

Ophthalmology exp

Scribe

Patient intake

EHR documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Why Join CEENTA?

CEENTA is the premier eye, ear, nose, and throat group in the Carolinas. You’ll join a supportive, mission‑driven team committed to providing exceptional patient care and a collaborative clinical environment.

What you will do:

• 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.

A Typical Day

You’ll welcome patients, complete diagnostic testing, assist Providers with exams and procedures, document findings in the EHR, prepare rooms and equipment, schedule services, respond to patient messages, and help keep the clinic running efficiently.

Build advanced testing and procedural skills, cross‑train with leading subspecialists, and help us deliver efficient, high‑quality care to every patient, every visit.

Schedule:

Shifts are scheduled between 7:30a-5:00p Mon–Fri; occasional early or late clinic rotation pending provider’s schedule.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry, required.

Preferred:

• ICA‑accredited training or IJCAHPO/AAO independent study program.
• COA or COT certification.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Dependable to travel between sites when needed.