Ophthalmic Assistant

Job Description

Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then, join the Vision Source West Sahara team today in this Ophthalmic Assistant job in our Las Vegas, NV location!

As the Ophthalmic Assistant, you would be expected to maintain a professional and friendly attitude as you guide patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities, followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available.

When you join Vision Source West Sahara, you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Ophthalmic Assistant job in our Las Vegas, NV location.

Join the Vision Source West Sahara team and apply for our Ophthalmic Assistant job today! Responsibilities

Greet all office guests in a professional and friendly manner.

Gather preliminary data through patient pretest, such as documenting chief complaints, gathering patient’s medical history, measuring visual acuity, eye movement, interocular pressure (IOP), retinal photos, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography (OCT).

Educate the patient throughout the prescreening process about what each machine is testing for and provide instructions to provide accurate test results.

Accurately and efficiently document the results of pretesting into the current EHR program.

Educate and instruct the patient on insertion, removal, and proper care of contact lenses.

Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations.

Assist the patient in making decisions about frames and lenses.

Assist other members of the team when needed and available. Required Skills

High School Diploma or GED

1-3 years prior optometric technician experience preferred

Adaptable and flexible with the ability to multitask

Self-motivated and detail oriented.

Interest in healthcare

Strong communication skills.

Must present a professional appearance