Ophthalmic Assistant- Dr. Sabo- Mooresville, Statesville (47251)
About The Position
CEENTA is the premier eye, ear, nose, and throat group in the Carolinas, offering a supportive, mission-driven team committed to exceptional patient care and a collaborative clinical environment. The organization is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Ophthalmic Assistant to support Providers in delivering high-quality patient care. In this role, the assistant will perform clinical testing, assist with exams and procedures, and ensure the smooth operation of busy ophthalmic clinics. A typical day involves welcoming patients, completing diagnostic testing, assisting Providers, documenting findings in the EHR, preparing rooms and equipment, scheduling services, and responding to patient messages. The position offers opportunities to build advanced testing and procedural skills and cross-train with leading subspecialists to deliver efficient, high-quality care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1–2 years of experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry.
- COA or COT certification (required for COA/COT roles).
Nice To Haves
- ICA-accredited training or IJCAHPO/AAO independent study program.
- BLS certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Greet, room, and prepare patients for examinations.
- Obtain and document medical/surgical history, chief complaint, HPI, vital signs, medications, and allergies in the EHR.
- Perform comprehensive ophthalmic workups, including visual acuity, confrontation visual fields, pupil assessment, tonometry, keratometry, ocular motility, refraction, pachymetry, lensometry, glare testing, color plates, stereo testing, Amsler grid, and Schirmer testing.
- Complete specialty testing such as OCT, visual fields, topography, Pentacam, and biometry.
- Assist the Provider with exams, treatments, and in-office procedures; administer medications as directed.
- Serve as a scribe when needed, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
- Provide patient education and respond to patient questions and messages through phone or EHR.
- Schedule patient appointments, in-office procedures, and surgeries; maintain Provider schedules.
- Manage work queues and index clinical documents into the EHR.
- Clean and restock exam rooms; sterilize equipment and maintain OSHA-compliant safety standards.
- Maintain clinic supply inventory and place orders when needed.
- Support the onboarding and training of new staff and apprentices.
- Collaborate with Providers and clinical team members to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
- Travel to other CEENTA locations as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
