Bilingual Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

American Vision Partners•Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

As an 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid proof of certification as an ophthalmic assistant.
Two to five years experience as a certified ophthalmic assistant.
Working knowledge of all aspects regarding ophthalmic care.
Knowledgeable of insurance and referrals
Demonstrated, advanced comprehension of the ophthalmic assistant skills as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
Basic understanding of optics and the ability to perform refractometry.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Empathetic personality with concern for patient needs.
Strong organization with attention to detail.
Ability to work as a team member.
Demonstrated comprehension of the principles of optics, refraction, and contact lenses.
Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive work ups on three patients per hour.
Demonstrated computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)
Preferred knowledge of electronic health record

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