Ophthalmic Assistant — Ambulatory Surgery Center

Job overview

The Ophthalmic Assistant — Ambulatory Surgery Center role is onsite in Dallas, TX. Compensation is not specified. The assistant works with physicians and clinical staff at Key-Whitman Eye Center’s Central Point ASC to support patient care in an ophthalmology practice. The role gathers patient histories, performs ophthalmic testing, documents clinical findings, and assists with procedures and patient instructions. These activities support clinical workflows and help patients understand their care and treatment plans.

What you'll do

• Obtain and document patient medical histories
• perform lensometry, visual acuity, ophthalmic diagnostic testing, ocular measurements, and refractometry
• administer topical ophthalmic medications as directed
• perform tonometry
• maintain, clean, and sterilize instruments
• assist physicians with ophthalmic procedures
• document findings and treatment plans in the EMR
• provide post-operative instructions
• follow HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

ophthalmic assistant

ambulatory surgery center

dallas tx

key-whitman eye center

ophthalmology

patient histories

diagnostic testing

emr documentation

tonometry

hipaa

high school diploma or ged

patient care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• employer-contributed HSA
• employer-paid life insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• EAP
• professional development opportunities.

Why this role

High school diploma or GED required. At least one year of medical, ophthalmic assistant, or ophthalmic scribe experience is preferred. JCAHPO and CPR certifications, an associate degree or some college, and bilingual or multilingual proficiency are preferred.

About the employer

Key-Whitman Eye Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.