Ophthalmic Assistant — Patient Care & Diagnostics Pro

American Vision Partners; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Eye care discounts

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Continuing education funds

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant for our Arizona practices to prepare patients for exams, gather histories, and perform essential tests with a focus on patient care. You will work closely with ophthalmologists to ensure smooth clinic flow and high-quality service.

Responsibilities include pre-test testing, measurements, patient education, and supporting minor procedures while maintaining sterile, organized exam rooms.

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

Ophthalmology experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

COA/COT certification (bonus)

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant for our Arizona practices to prepare patients for exams, gather histories, and perform essential tests with a focus on patient care. You will work closely with ophthalmologists to ensure smooth clinic flow and high-quality service.

Responsibilities include pre-test testing, measurements, patient education, and supporting minor procedures while maintaining sterile, organized exam rooms.