Optometric Assistant (FT) | Optometry | Marshalltown | 2026-241

Ultipro; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

McFarland Clinic in Marshalltown, IA is seeking an Optometric Assistant for a full-time position to support examinations and operate ophthalmic equipment.

You will prepare patients, record visual acuity, perform basic screening tests, schedule visits, and aid in patient education; on-the-job training is available if needed.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; the clinic offers health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Ophthalmic experience preferred but not required/on the job training available.
• Excellent customer service skills and willing to be able to multi-task.
• Keyboard and computer experience.
• One year of work experience in medical office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for exams.
• Takes visual acuity and performs basic screening tests, educates patients, refills medications and performs ancillary tests.
• Schedules patients and answer phone calls.

Skills

Keyboard proficiency

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Ophthalmic assistance

Education

High School Diploma, GED or HiSET

Job description

Optometric Assistant (FT) | Optometry | Marshalltown | 2026-241

Job Category: Administration - Other

Requisition Number: OPTOM004702

• Posted : October 5, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Marshalltown, IA 50158, USA

Description

McFarland Clinic has an opening for an energetic an Optometric Assistant for Marshalltown office. The candidate is expected to be a team player, willing to learn basic ophthalmic techniques as well as the working of advanced ophthalmic equipment.

Responsibilities include: Prepares patients for exams. Takes visual acuity and preforms basic screening tests, educates patients, refills medications and performs ancillary tests. Schedules patients and answer phone calls. Position comes with competitive clinic pay and valuable benefits package.

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or HiSET

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Experience

• Ophthalmic experience preferred but not required/ on the job training available.
• Excellent customer service skills and willing to be able to multi-task.
• Keyboard and computer experience.
• One year of work experience in medical office setting preferred.

Pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background checks are a condition of hire.

McFarland Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and PTO.

McFarland Clinic is central Iowa's largest physician-owned multi-specialty clinic. Join our team and join a group of caring professionals, dedicated to providing Extraordinary Care, Every Day! We value quality care and extraordinary service, trusting relationships and an exceptional workplace. Our organization has more than 80 years experience of caring for people. We welcome applicants who can help us enhance the health and well-being of our patients and communities we serve.

McFarland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.

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