Anterior Segment Team - Mesa, United States - American Vision Partners

American Vision Partners

Verified Company

Mesa, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Company Intro:

At
American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate 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.

We are focused on building the nation's 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 best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees Overview: As an Ophthalmic Assistant in the Anterior Segment Department, you'll travel with the Physicians and Nurses to all local and outlying clinics in the Metro Phoenix area.

You'll 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 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
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 Monday-Friday
Ability to travel to all Metro Valley clinics when needed

Benefits & Perks:
Your health, happiness and your future matters At AVP, we offer everything medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays plus PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more