Ophthalmic Assistant: Grow, Learn, Impact Eye Care

American Vision Partners; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Eye care discounts

Child care assistance

Pet insurance

Education funds

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick Time

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to prepare patients for exams, gather medical information, and perform preliminary tests while delivering an exceptional patient experience.

You will assist in exam rooms, record histories in the EHR, and support doctors with diagnostic procedures in a fast-paced, high-volume ophthalmology practice. Monday-Friday schedule; COA/COT a plus and strong communication skills are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of experience in Ophthalmology preferred.
• COA, COT is a plus.

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 records findings in the EHR.
• Performs visual acuity, auto-refraction, tonometry, keratometry, and related tests.
• Administers eye drops for dilation and checks pupils.
• Runs diagnostic tests such as A-scan, OCTs and Visual Fields.
• Educates patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures.
• Maintains exam rooms and sterilization as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to prepare patients for exams, gather medical information, and perform preliminary tests while delivering an exceptional patient experience.

You will assist in exam rooms, record histories in the EHR, and support doctors with diagnostic procedures in a fast-paced, high-volume ophthalmology practice. Monday-Friday schedule; COA/COT a plus and strong communication skills are valued.