Ophthalmic Assistant

Company: American Vision Partners
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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, 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

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