Ophthalmic Assistant: Precision Eye Exams & Patient Prep

Houston Eye Associates; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education (JCAHPO & ABOC)

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Superior Benefits Package including M,

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists with basic, advanced, and complex eye tests. The role includes preparing patients, maintaining exam rooms, and assisting with in-office procedures in a busy Pearland clinic.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in ophthalmology, familiarity with tests like tonometry and visual field assessment, and will obtain COA/COT/COMT certification within a year. A strong focus on patient care is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• BLS Certification required; COA/COT/COMT within 1 year.
• Experience with ophthalmology preferred; retina exposure beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Stock, prepare, and maintain clean exam rooms.
• Review patient charts for accuracy.
• Prepare patients for exams and perform tests as directed.
• Assist with in-office procedures.
• Prepare consent forms and clean rooms after procedures.
• Administer medications under physician direction.
• Scribe to enter exam data into EHR and order tests.
• Assist with letters to patients and referrals.
• Schedule, reschedule, and manage appointments.
• Train other ophthalmic assistants as needed.

Skills

Visual Assessment

Visual Field Testing

Pupil Assessment

Tonometry

Keratometry

Ocular Motility Testing

Lensometry

Refraction

Retinoscopy

Basic Contact Lens knowledge

Ophthalmic Coding

Scribing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

COA/COT/COMT Certification

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Job description

Paycom - ATS is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists with basic, advanced, and complex eye tests. The role includes preparing patients, maintaining exam rooms, and assisting with in-office procedures in a busy Pearland clinic.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in ophthalmology, familiarity with tests like tonometry and visual field assessment, and will obtain COA/COT/COMT certification within a year. A strong focus on patient care is essential.