Ophthalmology Surgery Assistant: OR & Patient Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

medical and dental insurance

significant eye care discounts

child care assistance

pet insurance

continuing education funds

401(k)

paid holidays

PTO

Sick Time

opportunity for growth

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) seeks a detail-oriented Surgery Assistant to support the peri-operative team in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting. You will greet patients, assist with pre-op and post-op procedures, and help ensure smooth surgery flow in a high-volume clinic.

This Safety Sensitive role requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, and strong communication skills. Monday–Friday schedule and opportunities for growth with AVP are offered.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required; strong communication skills.
• CPR certification required.
• Ophthalmology experience preferred; detail orientation essential.
• Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule Monday–Friday; Safety Sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors promptly and courteously.
• Assists personnel in pre-op and post-op as directed by surgeon, anesthesia provider and/or nurse.
• Disconnets patients from monitors in pre-op and assists to surgery suite, connecting 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 duties to keep surgery flowing smoothly (beds, trash, supplies).
• Assists with prepping of the surgical site.
• Makes pre- and post-operative patient phone calls as needed.
• Stocks patient nourishment refrigerator.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Maintains infection control guidelines.
• Performs any duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer Service

CPR

Ophthalmology experience

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Safety Sensitive

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP) seeks a detail-oriented Surgery Assistant to support the peri-operative team in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting. You will greet patients, assist with pre-op and post-op procedures, and help ensure smooth surgery flow in a high-volume clinic.

This Safety Sensitive role requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, and strong communication skills. Monday–Friday schedule and opportunities for growth with AVP are offered.