What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Assistant - Eye Specialists position at Mercy?
Full Time, Day Shift
Optometric Assistant - Eye Specialists Lebanon
The Optometric Assistant helps in preparing the patient to see the ophthalmologist. Responsible for taking ocular, medical, and family history, chief complaint, completes visual acuity, refraction, OCT, visual fields and other testing as necessary. Use knowledge of contact lenses to assist patients in ordering contacts teaching patients how to insert and remove contacts. Proficient with EHR to document pre-test findings, telephone calls, and patient messages. Assist with general office duties such as answering the phone, scheduling appointments, greeting customers, pulling authorizations and filing insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education.
- Health/Dental/Vision available after day one.
- Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA.
- Paid parental leave for new parents.
- 401k with employer match.
- Paid PTO for volunteering.
- Competitive salary.
- Future career growth!
Qualifications:
Education:High school diploma or GED.
Experience: Entry level position. Will consider on the job training. Must have good patient service, computer and math skills. Preferred to have 1-2 years of optical, optometry, or ophthalmology experience.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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