Ophthalmic Assistant - Patient Care & Eye Procedures

Mercy Co; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Surgery Center in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a full-time patient services assistant. You will greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, and assist during ophthalmology procedures while collecting medical history and coordinating with scheduling teams.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and excellent telephone/communication skills. Prior ophthalmology experience is a plus, and the clinic values teamwork and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have good telephone and communication skills.
• Experience in ophthalmology or medical office is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort to exam rooms.
• Obtain ocular, medical and family history; assist during exams or minor surgeries.
• Assist screeners, scheduling staff and front desk; answer patient calls.

Skills

Telephone skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

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 Surgery Center in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a full-time patient services assistant. You will greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, and assist during ophthalmology procedures while collecting medical history and coordinating with scheduling teams.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and excellent telephone/communication skills. Prior ophthalmology experience is a plus, and the clinic values teamwork and compassionate care.