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Ophthalmic Assistant (Full Time)
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Mercy
Springfield, MO (In Person)
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Job Description
Find your calling at Mercy! Overview Greets patients and escorts them to and from the examining rooms. Obtains ocular, medical and family history; assists doctor during exam or minor surgery as well as with any additional testing. Assists the screeners, surgery scheduling tech and front desk areas as needed; answers patient telephone calls.
All the duties, responsibilities and qualifications documented in this job description are subject to reasonable accommodation. This job description is not to be construed as a detailed statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees of St. Johns Health System are expected to comply with all federal, state and local regulations in addition to organization policy and procedures. Performs related duties as assigned.
All the duties, responsibilities and qualifications documented in this job description are subject to reasonable accommodation. This job description is not to be construed as a detailed statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees of St. Johns Health System are expected to comply with all federal, state and local regulations in addition to organization policy and procedures. Performs related duties as assigned.
Position Details:
Location at theSurgery Center Springfield, Missouri Full Time Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School/GED Experience:
Must have good telephone and communication skills.Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments, procedures and office procedures for ophthalmology and optometry.
- Must be able to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and policies.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and the public.
Equipment Used:
Must be able to operate equipment to perform: VFA, A Scans, PAM, BAT, color vision testing, pupil evaluation, Amsler grid, automated keratometry, and corneal topography.Preferred Experience:
- Knowledge of ophthalmology office procedures preferred.
- General medical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, systemic and ocular diseases preferred.
- Experience with administration of eye drops, ointments and irrigating solutions, and pharmacology of drugs used in dilation preferred.
- Prefer a minimum of one-year previous work experience. Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits
- including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.