Anterior Segment Team

American Vision Partners • Mesa, AZ

36d

About The Position

As an Ophthalmic Assistant in the Anterior Segment Department, you'll travel with the Physicians and Nurses to all local and outlying clinics in the Metro Phoenix area. You'll be responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patients conditions.

Requirements

• A high-school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1-year ophthalmology assistant/technician experience preferred
• Detail oriented; reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible schedule working Monday-Friday
• Ability to travel to all Metro Valley clinics when needed

Nice To Haves

• COA, COT is a plus

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and visitors with a positive, warm disposition
• Obtains patient histories through intake assessments, making note of findings in EHR
• Educates patients on surgical procedures and technology as requested by the provider
• Reviews and prepares medical charts for surgery, if/as requested
• Assists with IOL planning
• Accurately enters information dictated by the physician in the electronic health record of the patient serving as his/her scribe
• Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient compliant and history
• Performs visual acuity, auto-refraction, manual and automated lensometry, Goldmann and Tonopen tonometry tests and keratometry on patients
• Checks pupils, extra-ocular muscles, confrontational fields and inserts eye drops for dilation
• Runs diagnostic tests such as Immersion A-scan, OCTs and Visual Fields
• Administers color vision, depth perception and Schirmer’s tear testing as needed
• Assists in minor office procedures (lasers, excisions, etc.)
• Educates patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures and surgery
• Maintains exam rooms, including cleaning/sterilization as necessary
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Your health, happiness and your future matters!
• At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees