Ophthalmic Assistant- Dr. Chamberlain- Concord, Salisbury

CHARLOTTE EYE EAR NOSE AND THROAT ASSOCIATES PA•Concord, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

CEENTA is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Ophthalmic Assistant to support providers in delivering high-quality patient care in busy ophthalmic clinics. The role performs clinical testing, assists with examinations and procedures, documents patient information, supports clinic operations, and helps maintain efficient patient flow. The schedule includes two days in Concord, two days in Salisbury, and one administrative day in either location. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with occasional early or late clinic rotations depending on the provider’s schedule. Travel to other CEENTA locations may be needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 months to 1 year of experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry.
Dependability and ability 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 and perform intake, including documenting vision history and chief complaints.
Obtain and document medical and surgical history, chief complaint, HPI, vital signs, medications, and allergies in the EHR.
Perform 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 examinations, treatments, and in-office procedures, and 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, and maintain provider schedules.
Manage work queues and index clinical documents into the EHR.
Clean and restock examination rooms, sterilize equipment, and maintain OSHA-compliant safety standards.
Maintain clinic supply inventory and place orders as 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.