Ophthalmic Assistant (Full Time)

Mercy

Springfield, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Anatomy, Communication Skills, Eye Diseases/Disorders, Federal Laws and Regulations, Healthcare, Medical Assistance, Ointments, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Pharmacology, Physiology, State Laws and Regulations, Telephone Skills, Testing, Topography
LOCATION
Springfield, MO
POSTED
13 days ago

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.

Position Details:

Location at the Surgery 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.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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Entry level Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, entry level

About the Company

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Mercy

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.

Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
https://www.mercy.net/