Ophthalmic Assistant - Patient Care & Diagnostics

American Vision Partners; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Eye care discounts

Child care assistance

Pet insurance

Continuing education funds

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick Time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support clinicians in our Scottsdale clinics. You’ll prepare patients, gather histories, perform preliminary tests, and help ensure a smooth daily workflow while delivering exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, recording findings in the EHR, performing visual acuity tests, tonometry, and basic eye measurements, while maintaining a clean, organized, and friendly patient environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and maintains clinic flow.
• Obtains patient histories and records findings in EHR.
• Performs visual tests and tonometry procedures.
• Checks pupils and dilates as needed.
• Runs diagnostic tests (A-scan, OCT, Visual Fields).
• Educates patients on ophthalmic conditions and procedures.
• Maintains exam rooms and sterilization.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Detail oriented

Flexible schedule

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support clinicians in our Scottsdale clinics. You’ll prepare patients, gather histories, perform preliminary tests, and help ensure a smooth daily workflow while delivering exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, recording findings in the EHR, performing visual acuity tests, tonometry, and basic eye measurements, while maintaining a clean, organized, and friendly patient environment.