Ophthalmic Assistant

American Vision Partners • Casa Grande, AZ

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About The Position

As an Ophthalmic Assistant, you will prepare patients for examinations, gather important medical information, perform preliminary tests, and take measurements while providing high-quality care and an exceptional patient experience. You will also support doctors’ room readiness and clinic flow, assist with minor office procedures, educate patients, and maintain exam rooms.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule working Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of ophthalmology experience preferred.
• COA or COT certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and visitors with a positive, warm disposition.
• Keep doctors’ rooms filled to ensure patient flow through the clinic.
• Obtain patient histories through intake assessments and document findings in the EHR.
• Perform visual acuity, auto-refraction, manual and automated lensometry, Goldmann and Tonopen tonometry, and keratometry tests.
• Check pupils, extra-ocular muscles, and confrontational fields, and insert eye drops for dilation.
• Run diagnostic tests such as Immersion A-scan, OCTs, and Visual Fields.
• Administer color vision, depth perception, and Schirmer’s tear testing as needed.
• Assist with minor office procedures, including lasers and excisions.
• Educate patients about ophthalmic conditions and obtain consent for procedures and surgery.
• Maintain exam rooms, including cleaning and sterilization as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Eye care discounts
• Child care assistance
• Pet insurance
• Continuing education funds
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Sick time
• Opportunity for growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED