Ophthalmic Assistant

At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with respected ophthalmology practices across the country, using best‑in‑class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to deliver high‑quality patient care. Our network includes more than 100 eye‑care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas, including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.

As an Ophthalmic Assistant, you’ll prepare patients for examinations, gather medical information, perform preliminary tests, and provide an exceptional patient experience.

• Welcome patients and visitors with a positive, warm disposition
• Keep doctors’ rooms filled to ensure clinic patient flow
• Obtain patient histories through intake assessments and record findings in EHR
• Perform visual acuity, auto‑refraction, manual and automated lensometry, Goldmann and Tonopen tonometry tests, and keratometry on patients
• Check pupils, extra‑ocular muscles, confrontational fields, and insert eye drops for dilation
• Run diagnostic tests such as Immersion A‑scan, OCTs and Visual Fields
• Administer color vision, depth perception and Schirmer’s tear testing as needed
• Assist in minor office procedures (lasers, excisions, etc.)
• Educate patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures and surgery
• Maintain exam rooms, including cleaning/sterilization as necessary

• 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 multitask in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible schedule working Monday‑Friday

We offer medical and dental insurance, significant eye‑care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, sick time, opportunities for growth, and more!