Optometric Assistant - Patient Care & Front Desk (FT)

McFarland Brand 2016-09-29; 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

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.