Ophthalmic Assistant: Hands-on Patient Care & Eye Tech

Southeast Hospital; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Springfield Clinic, located at Mercy Surgery Center in Springfield, Missouri, seeks a patient-focused team member to support ophthalmology operations. You will greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, and assist doctors during exams and testing.

Responsibilities include answering calls, aiding front desk functions and scheduling, and providing general administrative support. Prior ophthalmology exposure and strong communication are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have good telephone and communication skills.
• Preferred knowledge of ophthalmology office procedures and pharmacology related to eye care.
• Experience with administering eye drops and dilation drugs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and escorts them to and from exam rooms.
• Assists doctor during exams or minor surgery and with additional testing.
• Answers patient calls and supports screeners, scheduling tech, and front desk tasks.
• Performs related duties and adheres to policies and procedures.

Skills

Telephone skills

Communication

Patient relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

VFA

A Scans

PAM

BAT

Color vision testing

Pupil evaluation

Amsler grid

Automated keratometry

Corneal topography

Job description

Mercy Springfield Clinic, located at Mercy Surgery Center in Springfield, Missouri, seeks a patient-focused team member to support ophthalmology operations. You will greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, and assist doctors during exams and testing.

Responsibilities include answering calls, aiding front desk functions and scheduling, and providing general administrative support. Prior ophthalmology exposure and strong communication are valued.