Ophthalmic Assistant

6 months ago


Sun City, United States American Vision Partners Full time

Overview

As an Ophthalmic Assistant, you’ll be responsible for preparing the patient for the exam with the doctor. You’ll gather important medical information from the patient, perform preliminary tests, and gather measurements while providing 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,
Educates patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures and surgery
Maintains exam rooms, including cleaning/sterilization as necessary

Qualifications


High School Diploma or GED required
At least 1-year of experience in Ophthalmology preferred
COA, COT 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 & Perks

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


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