Ophthalmic Assistant: Patient Care & Eye Diagnostics

American Vision Partners; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Eye care discounts

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Continuing education funds

Child care assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

American Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to prepare patients for exams, gather medical information, and conduct preliminary tests to support physicians. You will assist with routine procedures, document findings in the EHR, and help ensure a smooth patient flow in a fast-paced clinic.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient care, accuracy in testing, and teamwork in a growing ophthalmology network across multiple centers. Monday–Friday schedule is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of ophthalmology experience preferred.
• COA/COT certifications are 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 warm disposition.
• Keeps doctors’ rooms filled to ensure clinic patient flow.
• Obtains patient histories via intake assessments and records findings in the EHR.
• Performs visual acuity, auto-refraction, lensometry, tonometry, and keratometry tests.
• Checks pupils, extra-ocular muscles, and dilation readiness.
• 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.
• Maintains exam rooms, including cleaning/sterilization as necessary.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

COA/COT certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

American Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to prepare patients for exams, gather medical information, and conduct preliminary tests to support physicians. You will assist with routine procedures, document findings in the EHR, and help ensure a smooth patient flow in a fast-paced clinic.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient care, accuracy in testing, and teamwork in a growing ophthalmology network across multiple centers. Monday–Friday schedule is expected.