Ophthalmic Assistant

Company Intro

At American Vision Partners (AVP) we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems operational infrastructure and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. 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 are focused on building the nations largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona New Mexico Nevada California and Texas including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.

At AVP we value teamwork providing exceptional experiences continuous improvement financial strength and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care pioneering research and technology and most importantly rewarding and recognizing our employees!

Overview

As anOphthalmic Assistant youll be responsible for preparing the patient for the exam with the doctor. Youll 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 Schirmers 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

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 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!