Ophthalmology Surgery Assistant - Fast-Paced OR Support

jobs-americanvisionpartners; Sun City (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; 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 (AVP) is seeking a Surgery Assistant to support the peri-operative team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will help ensure smooth daily operations in the operating suite and pre/post-op areas.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and strong communication. A Monday–Friday schedule and CPR certification are required, with ophthalmology experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Customer Service Experience.
• One-year medical office and/or surgery experience preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Experience in Ophthalmology 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 Monday-Friday.
• This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• Assists personnel in pre-op and post-op as directed by surgeon, anesthesia provider and/or nurse.
• Disconnects patient from monitors in pre-op then move patient into surgery suite, hook patient up to monitors and oxygen.
• Assists with operating room turnover and room closure.
• Provides nourishment to patients as directed by the RN.
• Assists nurse in pre-op with hooking up patient to monitors.
• Performs tasks necessary to function as part of the patient care team and keep surgery flowing smoothly such as: making beds, emptying trash, putting away supplies, etc.
• Assists with prepping of the surgical site.
• Makes pre- and post-operative patient phone calls as needed.
• Stocks patient nourishment refrigerator.
• Reports any malfunctioning equipment/instruments to supervisor.
• Maintains infection control guidelines.
• Performs any and all duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer Service

Detail Oriented

Multi-tasking

Communication Skills

Flexible Schedule

Safety Sensitive

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking a Surgery Assistant to support the peri-operative team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will help ensure smooth daily operations in the operating suite and pre/post-op areas.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and strong communication. A Monday–Friday schedule and CPR certification are required, with ophthalmology experience considered a plus.