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 several Contract-to-Hire 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.