Ophthalmic Assistant: Patient-First Eye Care Tech

American Vision Partners; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

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 is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to prepare patients for exams, collect histories, and perform preliminary tests with accuracy and warmth. You will help maintain smooth clinic flow in a fast-paced ophthalmology environment and support ophthalmic technicians during procedures.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ year of ophthalmology experience, a detail-oriented mindset, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of ophthalmology experience 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 maintains a warm, professional environment.
• Keeps exam rooms stocked and clinic flow steady.
• Gathers patient histories and records findings in the EHR.
• Performs visual acuity, auto-refraction, tonometry, and keratometry tests.
• Performs dilation and related ophthalmic procedures as needed.
• Runs diagnostic tests such as A-scan, OCTs and visual fields.
• Educates patients on ophthalmic conditions and procedures.
• Maintains exam rooms and supports minor procedures.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

COA or COT certification

Job description

American Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to prepare patients for exams, collect histories, and perform preliminary tests with accuracy and warmth. You will help maintain smooth clinic flow in a fast-paced ophthalmology environment and support ophthalmic technicians during procedures.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ year of ophthalmology experience, a detail-oriented mindset, and strong communication skills.