Ophthalmic Assistant at American Vision Partners

Company IntroAt 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!OverviewAs 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.ResponsibilitiesWelcomes patients and visitors with a positive warm dispositionKeeps doctors rooms filled to ensure clinic patient flowObtains patient histories through intake assessments making note of findings in EHRPerforms visual acuity auto-refraction manual and automated lensometry Goldmann and Tonopen tonometry tests and keratometry on patientsChecks pupils extra-ocular muscles confrontational fields and inserts eye drops for dilationRuns diagnostic tests such as Immersion A-scan OCTs and Visual FieldsAdministers color vision depth perception and Schirmers tear testing as neededAssists in minor office procedures (lasers excisions etc.)Educates patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures and surgeryMaintains exam rooms including cleaning/sterilization as necessaryQualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED requiredAt least 1-year of experience in Ophthalmology preferredCOA COT is a plusDetail oriented; reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced high-volume work environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsFlexible schedule working Monday-FridayBenefits & PerksYour 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! Key Skills Fashion Retail,Engineering,IFRS,Axapta,Computing Employment Type : Grant Experience: years Vacancy: 1