Float Ophthalmic Assistant

Job overview

The Float Ophthalmic Assistant role is onsite across clinic locations in the greater Phoenix Metro area. Compensation is not specified. The assistant supports multiple clinics, with assignments that may change daily or weekly and occasional same-day travel between locations. The role performs preliminary testing and gathers patient information under physician direction, helping clinicians assess patients and deliver ophthalmic care. It also supports patient flow, accurate records, and consistent clinic operations across sites.

What you'll do

• Support assigned clinic sites
• travel between locations as required
• obtain and document ophthalmic and medical histories
• perform visual acuity, refraction, lensometry, tonometry, keratometry, and other indicated testing
• review charts and document results
• educate patients
• prepare and maintain exam rooms and equipment
• monitor tasks, supplies, and clinic flow
• and assist with minor procedures as appropriate to the role.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

float ophthalmic assistant

scottsdale az

american vision partners

ophthalmology

clinic support

diagnostic testing

visual acuity

tonometry

patient records

phoenix metro

clinic travel

high school diploma

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least one year of ophthalmology assistant or technician experience and reliable transportation; high school diploma or GED required. Travel between clinic locations is a core requirement.

About the employer

American Vision Partners is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.