Ophthalmic Assistant - Dynamic Patient Care & Growth

American Vision Partners; Parker (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to prep patients for exams, collect medical histories, and perform preliminary tests while delivering an exceptional patient experience across our Arizona clinics.

You will assist physicians with exams, operate ophthalmic equipment, educate patients on conditions and procedures, and maintain clean, well-equipped exam rooms. AVP offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth, with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of ophthalmology experience preferred.
• COA or COT certification is a plus.
• Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume 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, 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.

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

COA/COT certification

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to prep patients for exams, collect medical histories, and perform preliminary tests while delivering an exceptional patient experience across our Arizona clinics.

You will assist physicians with exams, operate ophthalmic equipment, educate patients on conditions and procedures, and maintain clean, well-equipped exam rooms. AVP offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth, with a Monday–Friday schedule.