Ophthalmic Assistant

American Vision Partners•Prescott, AZ

About The Position

As an Ophthalmic Assistant, you will prepare patients for examinations with doctors by gathering medical information, performing preliminary tests, and taking measurements. You will provide high-quality care and an exceptional patient experience in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical environment.

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 experience in ophthalmology.
COA or COT certification.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients and visitors with a positive, warm disposition.
Keep doctors’ rooms filled to ensure clinic patient flow.
Obtain patient histories through intake assessments and record 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 on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures and surgery.
Maintain exam rooms, including cleaning and sterilization as necessary.