Ophthalmic Assistant- Dr. Schottoefer- Huntersville, University (46855)

$500 Sign-On Bonus for qualifying candidates*

Why Join CEENTA

CEENTA is the premier eye ear nose and throat group in the Carolinas. Youll join a supportive missiondriven team committed to providing exceptional patient care and a collaborative clinical environment.

CEENTA is seeking a compassionate and detailoriented Ophthalmic Assistant to support our Providers in delivering highquality patient this role youll perform clinical testing assist with exams and procedures and help keep our busy ophthalmic clinics running smoothly.

What you will do:

• Greet room and prepare patients for examinations.
• Obtain and document medical/surgical history chief complaint HPI vital signs medications and allergies in the EHR.
• Perform comprehensive ophthalmic workups including visual acuity confrontation visual fields pupil assessment tonometry keratometry ocular motility refraction pachymetry lensometry glare testing color plates stereo testing Amsler grid and Schirmer testing.
• Complete specialty testing such as OCT visual fields topography Pentacam and biometry.
• Assist the Provider with exams treatments and inoffice procedures; administer medications as directed.
• Serve as a scribe when needed ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Provide patient education and respond to patient questions and messages through phone or EHR.
• Schedule patient appointments inoffice procedures and surgeries; maintain Provider schedules.
• Manage work queues and index clinical documents into the EHR.
• Clean and restock exam rooms; sterilize equipment and maintain OSHAcompliant safety standards.
• Maintain clinic supply inventory and place orders when needed.
• Support the onboarding and training of new staff and apprentices.
• Collaborate with Providers and clinical team members to ensure efficient patient flow and highquality care.
• Travel to other CEENTA locations as needed.

A Typical Day

Youll welcome patients complete diagnostic testing assist Providers with exams and procedures document findings in the EHR prepare rooms and equipment schedule services respond to patient messages and help keep the clinic running efficiently.

Build advanced testing and procedural skills crosstrain with leading subspecialists and help us deliver efficient highquality care to every patient every visit.

Schedule:

• MonFri 8a5p; occasional early or late clinic rotation pending providers schedule.

*Applications received between February 1^st -April 30^th 2026 are eligible*

What youll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 12 years in Ophthalmology/Optometry preferred
• Strong patient communication and teamwork
• COA/COT preferred (CEENTA supports certification and can help obtain certifications)
• Dependable to travel between sites when needed