Ophthalmic Assistant - Patient Care & Exam Support

Mercy Co; Springfield (MO); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy Surgery Center in Springfield, Missouri seeks a front desk/ophthalmology assistant. You will greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, and collect ocular and medical histories. You’ll support doctors during examinations and minor surgeries, and assist with scheduling and patient calls.

The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and ability to work with ophthalmic equipment. This is a full-time on-site position at Mercy Surgery Center.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have good telephone and communication skills.
• Experience in ophthalmology/optometry office procedures is preferred.
• Must be able to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and policies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and maintain good relationships with patients, staff and the public.
• Ability to operate ophthalmic equipment listed in the tools section.

Responsabilidades

• Greet patients and escort them to and from examining rooms.
• Obtain ocular, medical and family history; assist doctor during exams or minor surgeries.
• Assist screeners, surgery scheduling tech and front desk areas; answer patient calls.
• Perform related duties as assigned and support office procedures.

Conocimientos

Telephone skills

Communication skills

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

VFA

A Scans

PAM

BAT

Color vision testing

Pupil evaluation

Amsler grid

Automated keratometry

Corneal topography

Descripción del empleo

Mercy Surgery Center in Springfield, Missouri seeks a front desk/ophthalmology assistant. You will greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, and collect ocular and medical histories. You’ll support doctors during examinations and minor surgeries, and assist with scheduling and patient calls.

The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and ability to work with ophthalmic equipment. This is a full-time on-site position at Mercy Surgery Center.