Ophthalmic Assistant — Patient-Focused Eye Care

jobs-americanvisionpartners; Show Low (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Eye care discounts

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick Time

Continuing education funds

Growth opportunities

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to prepare patients for exams, gather medical histories, and perform preliminary tests with precision and empathy.

Responsibilities include assisting with diagnostic tests (A-scan, OCT, Visual Fields), dilations, and minor procedures, while maintaining clean exam rooms and accurate EHR notes. A high school diploma and 1+ year ophthalmology experience are preferred; COA/COT is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in Ophthalmology preferred.
• Detail oriented; reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

COA/COT certification

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP) seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to prepare patients for exams, gather medical histories, and perform preliminary tests with precision and empathy.

Responsibilities include assisting with diagnostic tests (A-scan, OCT, Visual Fields), dilations, and minor procedures, while maintaining clean exam rooms and accurate EHR notes. A high school diploma and 1+ year ophthalmology experience are preferred; COA/COT is a plus.