Ophthalmic Assistant Floater | Multi-Location Houston

Houston Eye Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education: JCAHPO & ABOC

Holidays & PTO

Bereavement Leave

Medical, Dental, 401(k)

Free Life Insurance & LTD

Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts

Job summary

Houston Eye Associates is seeking a floating ophthalmic assistant to support multiple Houston-area locations including Gramercy, Tanglewood and Memorial City. The role involves prelim testing, patient history, and preparing patients for ophthalmologist examinations.

The position requires 1–2 years of ophthalmic experience, BLS certification, and willingness to travel between sites. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; BLS preferred.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Uncertified ophthalmic assistants must obtain JCAHPO COA/COT/COMT within 1 year.
• 1–2 years’ experience with ophthalmology; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Stock, prepare, and clean exam rooms during clinic.
• Review patient charts for accuracy before exams.
• Prepare patients for physician examinations.
• Perform tests as directed by physicians and patient needs.
• Assist with in-office procedures and consent forms.
• Administer prescribed medications under physician direction.
• Document exam information into the EHR as a scribe.
• Order diagnostic tests and process refills per physician approval.
• Assist with patient letters and referrals; follow-up on tests.
• Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments.

Skills

Visual Assessment

Visual Field Testing

Pupil Assessment

Tonometry

Keratometry

Ocular Motility Testing

Lensometry

Refraction

Retinoscopy

Scribing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Houston Eye Associates is seeking a floating ophthalmic assistant to support multiple Houston-area locations including Gramercy, Tanglewood and Memorial City. The role involves prelim testing, patient history, and preparing patients for ophthalmologist examinations.

The position requires 1–2 years of ophthalmic experience, BLS certification, and willingness to travel between sites. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits is offered.