Medical Assistant (Optometry/Ophthalmology))

Arizona Eye Consultants•Tucson, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arizona Eye Consultants is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Ophthalmology/Optometry practice. This role is ideal for individuals looking to start a career in the medical field, enjoy working with people, staying organized, and being part of a team. The position offers comprehensive training, career growth, certification opportunities, and leadership potential. Arizona Eye Consultants, founded in 2001, is the largest and fastest-growing Ophthalmology/Optometry practice in Southern Arizona with 16 providers across four Tucson locations and over 100 employees. Specialties include glaucoma, cataracts, pediatric ophthalmology, and specialty contact lenses.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Compassion and empathy toward patients
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Computer literacy and eagerness to learn new systems

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred
Experience in a professional, customer-focused environment is a plus

Responsibilities

Greet new patients and explain office procedures
Communicate the purpose of tests and how they may affect patients
Collect detailed patient history (chief complaint, medical, ocular, family, allergies, medications)
Perform accurate and consistent documentation and assist with tests/measurements, including: Visual acuity and manual lensometry, Visual fields, stereo testing, and motility evaluation, Pupillary function tests, color vision, and applanation tonometry, Refractometry, dilation of pupils, contact lens evaluations, Visual field testing and imaging (OCT, HRT, GDx), Pachymetry and corneal topography
Support physicians with additional diagnostic tasks as needed