PRN Ophthalmic Assistant

American Vision Partners; Idalou (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Eye care discounts

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Sick time

Growth opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

American Vision Partners is seeking a Bilingual Ophthalmic Assistant to prepare patients for exams and assist doctors with testing and measurements. You will collect patient histories, perform preliminary tests, and help ensure an exceptional patient experience.

The role requires Spanish bilingualism, a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year in ophthalmology. COA/COT is a plus; Monday–Friday schedule and fast-paced environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience in Ophthalmology preferred.
• COA or COT certification 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.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and prepares exam rooms, ensuring a smooth clinic flow.
• Gathers patient histories and records findings in the EHR.
• Performs preliminary ophthalmic tests and measurements.
• Assists in dilation and ocular examinations as needed.
• Runs diagnostic tests such as A-scan, OCT, and visual fields.
• Educates patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures.
• Maintains exam rooms and sterilization standards.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

COA

COT

Job description

Company Intro

At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees!

Overview

As a Bilingual Ophthalmic Assistant, you’ll be responsible for preparing the patient for the exam with the doctor. You’ll gather important medical information from the patient, perform preliminary tests, and gather measurements while providing highest quality of care and an exceptional patient experience.

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

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 1-year of experience in Ophthalmology 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

Benefits & Perks

• Your health, happiness and your future matters! At West Texas Eye, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, pet insurance, opportunity for growth, and much more!