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Ophthalmic Assistant

American Vision Partners•Casa Grande, AZ

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

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