CERTIFIED OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT

Why VTV:

At Vance Thompson Vision, we take pride in being global leaders in vision correction, driven by our commitment to groundbreaking research, innovative technology, and exceptional patient care. With a reputation for setting the standard of excellence in our field, we continue to transform lives through better vision. We believe that exceptional care begins with an exceptional team. Be part of something greater—join us and discover what it means to create a world-class culture while making a meaningful impact.

Our core values that provide our foundation:

• Caring - We are passionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of our teammates, patients, and everyone we touch.
• Fun - We choose a positive attitude every day. We use humor as a way to create a less formal, less stressful and more productive work environment.
• Committed - We are accountable and 100% committed to the Success of VTV. We are boundaryless; we are willing to take initiative to delight our customers, motivate fellow teammates and improve financial results.
• Egalitarian - We play on a team where everyone is equal, where no task is too small for any member to step up and own inside and outside their functional area.
• Excellence - We are committed to doing the extra work to be outstanding in customer service, patient care and team happiness.

Job Opportunity:

We are growing and we are looking for a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to join our high-impact clinical team!

You Are:

• Ready to live out our core values (Caring, Fun, Committed, Egalitarian, Excellence) in every patient and teammate interaction.
• Compassionate and people-focused, highly organized, and capable of anticipating clinic needs.
• A proactive learner with a growth mindset, eager to master new diagnostic technologies.
• Someone who brings a positive, solutions-oriented attitude to the clinic every single day.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Performing patient workups and preliminary testing to provide doctors with the precise baseline data needed to plan highly accurate, life-changing vision corrections.
• Conducting advanced diagnostic testing to ensure a highly customized, safe, and successful treatment plan for every patient.
• Facilitating efficient clinical flow by proactively managing schedules and communication to respect our patients' time and maximize quality doctor-patient interactions.
• Triaging patient phone inquiries to provide peace of mind, empathetic care, and accurate clinical guidance when patients need it most.
• Maintaining and stocking exam lanes to guarantee a pristine, safe, orderly, and highly efficient working environment for our clinical team.
• Processing prescription and prior authorization requests to eliminate post-visit barriers and ensure patients get their medications promptly.
• Participating in team meetings and professional growth to continuously elevate our clinic's standard of care and contribute to a high-performing culture.

You Have:

• Active Ophthalmic Assistant Certification (COA) is required.
• Minimum of six months of clinical experience (or 1,000 hours) as an ophthalmic assistant.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Investments in YOU:

Vance Thompson Vision offers a full benefits package and competitive compensation, including:

• Position Pay Range: $25-$30/hour. Actual compensation offered by Vance Thompson Vision may vary and is dependent on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills and geographic location.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid benefits: paid time off, retirement savings contributions, life insurance and disability insurance
• A variety of voluntary benefits for you and your family
• $150 shoe allowance for full-time staff
• Education Allowance
• Wellness Program paired with a Lifestyle Spending Account

Vance Thompson Vision is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for all employees.

Salary : $25 - $30