Ophthalmic Assistant: Dynamic Patient Care & Eye Testing

American Vision Partners; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Eye care discounts

Child care assistance

Pet insurance

Continuing education funds

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support eye care teams across our network. You’ll prepare patients, collect histories, and perform preliminary tests to ensure a smooth exam experience.

Responsibilities include assisting in exams, operating basic ophthalmic equipment, and educating patients on conditions and procedures. A friendly, detail-oriented, multitasking approach is essential in a fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year 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 Monday–Friday.

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 and notes findings in EHR.
• Performs visual acuity, auto-refraction, lensometry, keratometry, and tonometry tests.
• Checks pupils and extra-ocular muscles and administers dilation drops.
• Runs diagnostic tests such as Immersion A-scan, OCTs and Visual Fields.
• Assists in minor office procedures (lasers, excisions).
• Educates patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures.
• Maintains exam rooms, including cleaning and sterilization.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Detail oriented

Multi-task

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support eye care teams across our network. You’ll prepare patients, collect histories, and perform preliminary tests to ensure a smooth exam experience.

Responsibilities include assisting in exams, operating basic ophthalmic equipment, and educating patients on conditions and procedures. A friendly, detail-oriented, multitasking approach is essential in a fast-paced clinic.