Bilingual Ophthalmic Assistant

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American Vision Partners (AVP) partners with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country, integrating 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.

AVP operates more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California, and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.

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

As an Ophthalmic Assistant, you’ll be responsible for preparing the patient for the exam with the doctor, gathering important medical information, performing preliminary tests, and gathering measurements while providing the highest quality of care and an exceptional patient experience.

• 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

• 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
• Bilingual in Spanish is required

Your health, happiness and your future matters! At the Wellish Group, 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!

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Medical Practices

Location:

Las Vegas, NV