Pediatric Medical Assistant (Ophthalmology/Optometry) (No experience necessary, training program available)

Have you dreamed of working in the medical field but weren’t sure where to start? Do you want to use your strong interpersonal skills to help others? Are you an organized person who likes working in a team environment? If so, a position as an ophthalmic technician might be the fit for you.

Ophthalmic technicians (Medical Assistants) are among the most sought-after medical professionals. The position allows for career growth and certification. As an ophthalmic technician, you’ll perform an extensive number of data collection functions to allow for the proper professional diagnosis of patients’ conditions.

Join Arizona Eye Consultants to be fully trained to this exciting position and start your new career!

Arizona Eye Consultants was founded in 2001 by Dr. Sean McCafferty. We are a Multi-specialty Ophthalmology/Optometry practice with eighteen providers. Our specialties include glaucoma, cataract, and pediatric specialty contact lenses. We have over 100 employees and five locations in Tucson. Travel is required between all locations. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401k. We also offer PTO and holiday pay for all full-time employees. 

We are the largest and fastest-growing Ophthalmology/Optometry practice in Southern Arizona and are looking for hardworking, reliable, and compassionate people to help our community.

This position has the potential for a leadership or management track. In addition, certification programs are available.

Apply now to work with some of the best providers in Tucson, Arizona. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma; some college preferred.
2. Experience within a professional environment with a strong customer focus.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Empathetic personality with concern for patients’ needs.
3. Strong organization with attention to detail.
4. Ability to work as a team member.
5. Demonstrated computer literacy.
6. Demonstrated ability to learn and apply training.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication and Patient Care

1. Acquaints all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed.

2. Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how the patient will be affected during the tests.

3. Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.

4. Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include:

• Visual acuity
• Manual lensometry
• Confrontational visual fields
• Stereo testing
• Evaluation of motility
• Pupillary function tests
• Color plates
• Applanation tonometry
• Refractometry
• Angle assessment
• Dilation of pupils
• Contact lens evaluations
• Visual field testing
• Optic nerve scanning (i.e., OCT, HRT, GDx)
• Pachymetry
• Corneal topography
• Other tasks specific to the physician’s needs as a result of new technologies