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American Vision Partners

Operates large eye care physician network

Ophthalmic Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeSun City West, AZ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 1 year of ophthalmology experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is a plus.
  • The candidate should be detail oriented, reliable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
  • The candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • The candidate must be available to work a flexible Monday–Friday schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients for examinations by gathering medical information, performing preliminary tests, and taking measurements while providing quality care and a positive patient experience.
  • Welcome patients and visitors warmly.
  • Keep doctors’ rooms filled to support clinic patient flow.
  • Obtain patient histories through intake assessments and record findings in the electronic health record (EHR).
  • Perform visual acuity, auto-refraction, manual and automated lensometry, Goldmann and Tono-Pen tonometry, and keratometry tests.
  • Check pupils, extraocular muscles, and confrontational visual fields, and insert eye drops for dilation.
  • Perform diagnostic tests such as Immersion A-scan, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and visual field testing.
  • Administer color vision, depth perception, and Schirmer tear tests as needed.
  • Assist with minor office procedures, including lasers and excisions.
  • Educate patients about ophthalmic conditions and obtain consent for procedures and surgery.
  • Maintain exam rooms, including cleaning and sterilization as necessary.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of ophthalmology experience.
  • Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT).

About the Company

American Vision Partners

Operates large eye care physician network

American Vision Partners is a large network of eye care physician groups. It coordinates with more than 130 doctors and 100 eye care centers across Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Nevada, and California, including several ambulatory surgery centers and satellite clinics. The company partners with respected ophthalmology practices and provides a shared management system, infrastructure, and technology to support patient care. It helps partner practices run efficiently by offering centralized services, enabling doctors to focus on eye care rather than administration. Its strengths come from a long-standing portfolio of practices (many with 30+ years in operation) and a national footprint that enables scale and standardized care. The goal is to deliver high-quality eye care to communities through a coordinated network of practices and resources.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Founded
2017

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