Ophthalmic Assistant - Travel
Ophthalmic Assistant - Travel
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Job Description
Company Intro
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 youll be responsible for preparing the patient for the exam with the doctor. Youll gather important medical information from the patient perform preliminary tests and gather measurements while providing highest quality of care and an exceptional patient experience.
* This role requires weekly travel to sister clinics additional details below *
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 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
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- At least 1year of experience in Ophthalmology 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
- Travel Required 50 to sister clinics in Peoria Biltmore Mesa Gilbert Kingman and Bullhead City AZ via company plane or car (paid milage) travel logistics coordinated by AVP team
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
