Ophthalmic Assistant: Growth, Flexible Schedule, Benefits

American Vision Partners; Idalou (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Eye care discounts

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick Time

Pet insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to prepare patients for exams, gather medical information, and perform preliminary tests to support the doctor and ensure a high-quality patient experience.

You will conduct tests such as visual acuity, refraction, tonometry, keratometry, and assist in minor procedures, while maintaining clean exam rooms and accurate notes in the EHR. A flexible Monday–Friday schedule and prior ophthalmology experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year ophthalmology experience preferred.
• COA/COT 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

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Flexible schedule

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 to support the doctor and ensure a high-quality patient experience.

You will conduct tests such as visual acuity, refraction, tonometry, keratometry, and assist in minor procedures, while maintaining clean exam rooms and accurate notes in the EHR. A flexible Monday–Friday schedule and prior ophthalmology experience are desirable.