Ophthalmic Assistant: Flexible Schedule & Growth Path

American Vision Partners; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision care discounts

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to prepare patients for exams and gather medical information, ensuring high-quality care and patient experience.

You will perform tests (visual acuity, refraction, tonometry, keratometry), obtain histories, and support the ophthalmology team. A high school diploma and 1+ year in ophthalmology are preferred; COA/COT are a plus. This is a full-time, on-site role in Mesa, AZ.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of ophthalmology experience preferred.
• COA or COT certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and visitors with a 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, tonometry, and keratometry.
• Administers pupil dilation and other tests as needed.
• Runs diagnostic tests such as Immersion A-scan, OCTs and Visual Fields.
• Educates patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures.
• Maintains exam rooms and sterilization.

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

COA/COT certification a plus

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP) seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to prepare patients for exams and gather medical information, ensuring high-quality care and patient experience.

You will perform tests (visual acuity, refraction, tonometry, keratometry), obtain histories, and support the ophthalmology team. A high school diploma and 1+ year in ophthalmology are preferred; COA/COT are a plus. This is a full-time, on-site role in Mesa, AZ.