Ophthalmic Assistant (Full Time-Springfield, Missouri)

Mercy • Springfield, MO

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Assistant greets patients and escorts them to and from examining rooms. The role obtains ocular, medical, and family histories; assists the doctor during examinations and minor surgery; and supports additional testing. The assistant also helps the screeners, surgery scheduling technician, and front desk as needed, and answers patient telephone calls. Related duties may be assigned. Duties and qualifications are subject to reasonable accommodation, and employees are expected to comply with applicable regulations and organizational policies and procedures.

This full-time position is located at Mercy Surgery Center in Springfield, Missouri.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good telephone and communication skills.
• Skill in assisting with a variety of ophthalmology and optometry treatments, procedures, and office procedures.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and policies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public.
• Ability to operate equipment used for VFA, A Scans, PAM, BAT, color vision testing, pupil evaluation, Amsler grid, automated keratometry, and corneal topography.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ophthalmology office procedures.
• General medical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, systemic diseases, and ocular diseases.
• Experience administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions, and knowledge of pharmacology of drugs used in dilation.
• At least one year of previous work experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort them to and from examining rooms.
• Obtain ocular, medical, and family histories.
• Assist the doctor during examinations and minor surgery, as well as with additional testing.
• Assist screeners, the surgery scheduling technician, and front desk areas as needed.
• Answer patient telephone calls.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED