Medical Assistant – Ophthalmology

Medical Assistant – Ophthalmology

Pay: $18.00 – $24.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Back Office
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Location: In-person

Why This Role Matters

This isn’t a clipboard-and-corner role. As our Medical Assistant, you are the engine that keeps the clinic running smoothly and the human connection that keeps patients coming back. You’ll work side-by-side with physicians, support advanced ophthalmic care, and make a real impact on patients’ vision and lives—every single day.

If you’re detail-oriented, calm under pressure, bilingual, and proud of delivering top-tier patient care, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Do

You’ll own the patient flow from intake to follow-up, ensuring accuracy, safety, and an excellent patient experience at every step.

Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Take accurate patient histories and document complaints clearly and correctly in charts.
• Perform vision testing, check intraocular pressure, and instill eye drops as needed.
• Assist physicians during minor surgical procedures.
• Scribe in real time for physicians, ensuring compliant and accurate documentation for coding.
• Perform basic ophthalmic coding.
• Prepare prescriptions for physician review and signature.

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate clearly with patients regarding follow-up care, procedures, surgeries, symptoms, and schedule changes.
• Schedule surgeries and coordinate pre- and post-op care.
• Return all patient phone calls within 24 hours.
• Call in prescription refills as needed.
• Support recalls and assist with patient retention initiatives.

Clinic Operations & Equipment

• Maintain exam and surgical rooms—clean, stocked, and ready at all times.
• Sterilize instruments and restock supplies daily.
• Maintain and care for clinical equipment, including lasers, autoclaves, and diagnostic machines.
• Monitor inventory levels and place supply orders as needed.
• Identify safety hazards and take proactive steps to maintain a safe work environment.

And yes—other related duties as assigned. We’re a team.

What You Bring

To succeed here, you’ll need more than technical skill—you’ll need heart, focus, and pride in your work.

Education & Certification

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Medical Assistant Certificate required

Language

• Spanish required (bilingual communication is essential)

Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care
• Excellent communication skills with patients, physicians, and teammates
• Ability to read, write, and interpret medical and procedural documentation
• Solid basic math skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Comfortable using internet-based software and electronic systems

Equipment Experience (or willingness to learn)

• HVF
• OCT
• IOL Master
• Lensometer
• Visucam NM/FA
• Ophthalmic Ultrasound Scanner

What We Offer

We believe great care starts with taking care of our people.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Bottom Line

If you want a role where your skills are respected, your work actually matters, and your days move with purpose—not chaos—this is it. We’re serious about patient care, proud of our standards, and looking for someone who brings professionalism, compassion, and accountability to the table.

Sound like you? Let’s talk.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person