Ophthalmic Assistant: Patient Exams & Testing

HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education (JCAHPO & ABO)

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Eye care benefits & discounts

Job summary

Houston Eye Associates in Richmond, TX is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists by performing preliminary tests, preparing patients, and assisting with in-office procedures.

You will stock and clean exam rooms, manage patient charts and EMR entries, order tests, and handle scheduling. Bilingual Spanish is a plus; a COA/COT/COMT may be required within 1 year. Competitive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years' experience working with ophthalmologists.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.
• Certified OA a plus.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; JCAHPO COA/COT/COMT within 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stock, prepare, and maintain the cleanliness of exam rooms during clinic.
• Review patient charts for accuracy and prepare patients for physicians' exam.
• Perform tests and assist with in-office procedures as directed.
• Prepare and ensure consent forms are complete; scribe and enter data into EMR.
• Order diagnostic tests electronically and manage prescription refills.
• Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments; assist in training others.
• Adhere to HEA policies and patient confidentiality; comply with regulations.

Skills

Visual assessment

Visual field testing

Pupil assessment

Tonometry

Keratometry

Ophthalmic testing

Refraction

Scribing

Ophthalmic coding

Patient preparation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

iCare Tonometer

Goldmann Applanation Tonometer

Tonopen

Phoroptor

Amsler Grid

Job description

Houston Eye Associates in Richmond, TX is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists by performing preliminary tests, preparing patients, and assisting with in-office procedures.

You will stock and clean exam rooms, manage patient charts and EMR entries, order tests, and handle scheduling. Bilingual Spanish is a plus; a COA/COT/COMT may be required within 1 year. Competitive benefits available.