Visual Field Technician/Ophthalmic Assistant (FT) | Ophthalmology | Ames | 2026-179

McFarland Clinic; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

McFarland Clinic in Ames seeks a Visual Field Technician/Ophthalmic Assistant (FT) to join our Ophthalmology team. You will educate patients, perform ancillary testing such as visual fields, topo, and OCT, and prepare patients for exams with care and accuracy.

Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent; ophthalmic experience is preferred but on-the-job training is available. Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ophthalmic experience preferred but not required; on-the-job training available.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to multi-task.
• Keyboard and computer experience; familiarity with medical office systems.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients and performs ancillary testing: Visual field, topo, and OCT.
• Prepares patients for exams or treatments and records visual acuity and basic screening tests.
• Takes brief medical history and other information; answers patient questions and reinforces education.

Skills

Ophthalmic experience

Customer service

Keyboard skills

Medical office experience

Education

High School Diploma, GED or HiSET

Job description

Visual Field Technician/Ophthalmic Assistant (FT) | Ophthalmology | Ames | 2026-179

Job Category: Administration - Other

Requisition Number: VISUA004634

• Posted : July 23, 2026
• Full-Time

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McFarland Clinic has an opening for an energetic a Visual Field Technician/Ophthalmic Assistant for its Ames Eye Care Center. 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: Educates patients and performs ancillary testing: Visual field, topo, and OCT. Prepare patients for exam or treatments, takes visual acuity and performs basic screening tests. Takes brief history and other medical information needed. Answers patients questions and reinforces patient education and treatment.Position comes with competitive clinic pay and valuable benefit package.

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or HiSET

Days: Monday - Friday.

Hours:7:30 AM - 4:30 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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