Job details -Ophthalmic Assistant- Las Cruces -Clinic -Posted: 28 December 2018 -Full-time -Las Cruces, NM, United States AtAmerican Vision Partners (AVP), were bringing the best together. Our company was created with the affiliation of Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, and the M&M Eye Institute. Today were one of the nations largest and most comprehensive ophthalmology practices with more than 45 eye care centers in Arizona and New Mexico - including 24 ambulatory surgical centers. At AVP we are committed to best in class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees! Ophthalmic Assistant SouthwesternEye Center - Las Cruces Clinic As anOphthalmic Assistant, youll be responsible for preparing the patient for the exam with the doctor. Youll gather important medical information from the patient, perform preliminary tests, and gather measurements while providing highest quality of care and an exceptional patient experience. Responsibilities: -Welcomes patients and visitors with a positive, warm disposition -Keeps doctors rooms filled to ensure clinic patient flow -Obtains patient histories through intake assessments, making note of findings in EHR -Performs visual acuity, auto-refraction, manual and automated lensometry, Goldmann and Tonopen tonometry tests and keratometry on patients -Checks pupils, extra-ocular muscles, confrontational fields and inserts eye drops for dilation -Runs diagnostic tests such as Immersion A-scan, OCTs and Visual Fields -Administers color vision, depth perception and Schirmers 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 Qualifications: -High School Diploma or GED required -At least 1-year of experience in Ophthalmology preferred -COA, COT is a plus -Detail oriented; reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment -Excellent verbal and written communication skills -Flexible schedule working Monday-Friday -Ability to travel to Deming clinic as needed - travel time and mileage is a paid benefit! Benefits & Perks: Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental to significant eye care discounts, continuing education, 401(k), 9 paid holidays plus PTO, flexible work hours and much more! We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. © 2017 American Vision Partners All Rights Reserved