Ophthalmic Assistant

Are you an experienced Ophthalmic Assistant looking to join a growing, patient-focused ophthalmology practice? We are partnering with a leading specialty healthcare organization to identify skilled Ophthalmic Assistants for opportunities throughout the Charlotte market.





This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside highly respected physicians, expand your ophthalmic skillset, and position yourself for long-term career growth with a premier healthcare organization.





What You'll Do


- Greet and room patients while obtaining vision history and chief complaints
- Document medical history, medications, allergies, and patient information in the EMR
- Perform ophthalmic testing including:
- Visual acuity
- Tonometry
- Refraction
- Visual fields
- Keratometry
- Pachymetry
- Ocular motility testing
- Lensometry
- And other diagnostic testing as needed
- Complete specialty testing such as OCT, topography, Pentacam, visual fields, and biometry
- Assist providers with exams, treatments, and in-office procedures
- Serve as a medical scribe when needed
- Educate patients and answer questions regarding care plans
- Schedule appointments, procedures, and surgeries
- Maintain accurate documentation and manage EMR work queues
- Support efficient patient flow in a fast-paced clinical environment






What We're Looking For





Required:


- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 6 months of Ophthalmology or Optometry experience
- Strong patient-facing communication skills
- Comfortable working in a high-volume clinical setting
- Ability to travel between clinic locations as needed
- Strong computer and EMR skills






Preferred:


- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
- Epic experience
- BLS certification






Schedule


- Monday-Friday
- Shifts scheduled between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM
- No weekends






Why Consider This Opportunity?


- Opportunity to work with leading ophthalmology specialists
- Exposure to advanced ophthalmic testing and procedures
- Multiple clinic locations throughout the Charlotte area
- Stable weekday schedule
- Growing organization with long-term advancement opportunities






If you have ophthalmology or optometry experience and are looking for your next opportunity in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment, we'd love to connect with you.