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 an opportunity in the Salisbury area.

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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

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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.