Certified Ophthalmic Asst.

Who We Are At AVP•SEES Group , exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people. As one of the largest eye care networks in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, we provide our teams with the training, technology, and support they need to thrive while making a difference in patients' lives. Together, we're building the future of eye care. Our Mission To deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients, serve and educate our provider network, and fulfill our commitment to our stakeholders.

Why Join Us? · Paid Training & Career Development · Growth & Advancement Opportunities · Supportive Team Environment · Competitive Benefits Package · Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities · Employee Eyewear Discounts · Referral Bonus Program · Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day About the role The Certified Ophthalmic Asst. supports physicians in delivering quality patient care by performing ophthalmic testing, collecting patient histories, assisting with pre- and post-operative care, documenting clinical information in the EMR, and maintaining ophthalmic equipment.

This role helps ensure efficient patient flow, accurate diagnostic data, and excellent patient service while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and organizational standards. Travel between office locations may be required. What You'll Do Obtain and document comprehensive patient history, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Follow office workup protocols to support efficient patient flow and physician needs. Determine visual acuity and perform both automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes.

Perform basic lensometry to verify patient prescriptions. Conduct pupillary assessments and basic ocular motility evaluations. Perform visual field testing, Potential Acuity Meter (PAM) testing, and osmolarity testing. Conduct automated keratometry and topography assessments. Administer eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions as prescribed by the physician. Measure intraocular pressure (tonometry) accurately and safely.

Perform pre-operative patient preparation and post-operative education. Conduct ocular imaging procedures, including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). Maintain and calibrate ophthalmic equipment and instruments to ensure proper functionality. Perform administrative and clinical tasks, including entering data into the electronic medical records (EMR) system and providing direct patient services. Recognize inconsistencies in patient symptoms or test results and report findings to the appropriate medical personnel.

Maintain strict patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and company policies. Demonstrate initiative by seeking instruction in areas of uncertainty and staying informed about evolving ophthalmic practices. Travel to various office locations as required; dependable transportation is necessary.