Ophthalmic Assistant- Dr. Rastogi, Mooresville- 32 hrs weekly
About The Position
CEENTA is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Ophthalmic Assistant to support providers in delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative clinical environment. The role includes performing ophthalmic testing, assisting with examinations and procedures, documenting care in the EHR, supporting patient communications and scheduling, and helping maintain efficient clinic operations. The position is based in Mooresville, North Carolina, and may require travel to other CEENTA locations as needed. Shifts are scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional early or late clinic rotations depending on the provider’s schedule. The position is listed as part-time, 32 hours weekly.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 6 months to 1 year of experience in ophthalmology or optometry.
- Dependable and able to travel between sites when needed.
Nice To Haves
- ICA-accredited training or an IJCAHPO/AAO independent study program.
- COA or COT certification.
- BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Greet and room patients; perform intake, including gathering vision history and chief complaints.
- Obtain and document medical and 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 providers with exams, treatments, and in-office procedures; administer medications as directed.
- Serve as a scribe when needed and ensure accurate, timely documentation.
- Provide patient education and respond to patient questions and messages by phone or through the 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 onboarding and training of new staff and apprentices.
- Collaborate with providers and clinical team members to support efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
- Travel to other CEENTA locations as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
