Ophthalmic Assistant — Patient Care & Diagnostics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Eye care discounts

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick Time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to prepare patients for exams, gather medical data, and perform preliminary tests to ensure high-quality care and patient satisfaction. You will contribute to a fast-paced clinic with a focus on accurate data capture in the EHR and smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in ophthalmology, and COA/COT is a plus. AVP offers comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and a team-oriented environment dedicated

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience in Ophthalmology preferred.
• COA, COT is a plus.
• Detail oriented; reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule working 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

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Customer service mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR experience

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to prepare patients for exams, gather medical data, and perform preliminary tests to ensure high-quality care and patient satisfaction. You will contribute to a fast-paced clinic with a focus on accurate data capture in the EHR and smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in ophthalmology, and COA/COT is a plus. AVP offers comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and a team-oriented environment dedicated