Ophthalmic Assistant

About the Company

American Vision Partners (AVP) partners with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country, integrating best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates, and Vantage Eye Center. We operate over 100 eye care centers across Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California, and Texas, including 25 ambulatory surgical centers. AVP values teamwork, exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work, with a commitment to best-in-class patient care, pioneering research, and employee recognition.

About the Role

As an Ophthalmic Assistant, you’ll prepare patients for exams with the doctor, gather important medical information, perform preliminary tests, and collect measurements while delivering the highest quality of care and an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and visitors with a positive, warm disposition
• Keeps doctors’ rooms filled to ensure clinic patient flow
• Obtains patient histories through intake assessments, making note of findings in EHR
• 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 obtains consent for procedures and surgery
• Maintains exam rooms, including cleaning and sterilization as necessary

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 1 year of experience in Ophthalmology preferred
• COA or COT certification is a plus
• 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

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Significant eye care discounts
• Child care assistance
• Pet insurance
• Continuing education funds
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Sick time
• Opportunities for growth