Anterior Segment Team
Anterior Segment Team
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07-04-2025
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Job Description
Company Intro
At American Vision Partners (AVP) we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate bestinclass 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 bestinclass patient care pioneering research and technology and most importantly rewarding and recognizing our employees!
At AVP we value teamwork providing exceptional experiences continuous improvement financial strength and hard work. We are committed to providing bestinclass patient care pioneering research and technology and most importantly rewarding and recognizing our employees!
Overview
As an Ophthalmic Assistant in the Anterior Segment Department youll travel with the Physicians and Nurses to all local and outlying clinics in the Metro Phoenix area. Youll be responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions as delegated by the physician to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patients conditions.
Responsibilities
- Welcomes patients and visitors with a positive warm disposition
- Obtains patient histories through intake assessments making note of findings in EHR
- Educates patients on surgical procedures and technology as requested by the provider
- Reviews and prepares medical charts for surgery if/as requested
- Assists with IOL planning
- Accurately enters information dictated by the physician in the electronic health record of the patient serving as his/her scribe
- Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled patient compliant and history
- Performs visual acuity autorefraction manual and automated lensometry Goldmann and Tonopen tonometry tests and keratometry on patients
- Checks pupils extraocular muscles confrontational fields and inserts eye drops for dilation
- Runs diagnostic tests such as Immersion Ascan OCTs and Visual Fields
- Administers color vision depth perception and Schirmers 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
- Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- A highschool diploma or GED
- Minimum of 1year ophthalmology assistant/technician experience preferred
- COA COT is a plus
- Detail oriented; reliable and able to multitask in a fastpaced highvolume work environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible schedule working MondayFriday
- Ability to travel to all Metro Valley clinics when needed
Benefits & Perks
Your 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!
Employment Type
Full-Time
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