Ophthalmic Assistant: Patient Care & Diagnostics Pro

Tenet Healthcare; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant in Corpus Christi, TX. You will greet patients professionally, document histories, and support physicians with diagnostic tests; you will also administer eye drops, assist with contacts and ensure smooth clinic flow.

The role requires basic ophthalmic testing, patient education, and accurate medical records management. Travel between offices may be required, and CPR/BLS certification is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; COA or COT training highly preferred.
• Preferred: 6 months to 1 year of ophthalmic assistant experience.
• Active CPR/BLS certification required.
• Proficiency with medical software and device operation.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients professionally and document pertinent medical and ophthalmic history on forms.
• Perform basic diagnostic tests accurately to support physician or optometrist.
• Administer eye drops and medications; insert/remove contacts as needed.
• Triages patients based on appointment time and acuity to maintain flow.
• Travel between offices to staff clinics as required.
• Prepare patients for procedures and educate them before/after as appropriate.
• Ensure medical records are ordered, secured, and correctly labeled.
• Perform distance/near acuity, visual fields, stereo and color testing.
• Operate lensometry and refractometry with minimal supervision.
• Perform keratometry, IOL Master, Pachymetry, Topography and pupil measurements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient greeting

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

COA/COT Training

Tools

Lensometer

Job description

Tenet Healthcare is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant in Corpus Christi, TX. You will greet patients professionally, document histories, and support physicians with diagnostic tests; you will also administer eye drops, assist with contacts and ensure smooth clinic flow.

The role requires basic ophthalmic testing, patient education, and accurate medical records management. Travel between offices may be required, and CPR/BLS certification is mandatory.