Optometric Assistant
1 day ago
Lebanon, Missouri, United States
Mercy
Full time
{"title": "Optometric Assistant", "description": "Job SummaryAt Mercy, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient care and exceptional careers. As an Optometric Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping our patients see their best.
- Prepare patients for ophthalmologist appointments, including taking ocular, medical, and family history, and completing visual acuity and refraction tests.
- Assist with contact lens ordering and teaching patients how to insert and remove contacts.
- Document pre-test findings, telephone calls, and patient messages using our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Perform general office duties, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and greeting customers.
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance available on day one.
- Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA.
- Paid parental leave for new parents.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid PTO for volunteering.
- Competitive salary.
- Future career growth opportunities.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Entry-level position. Will consider on-the-job training.
- Good patient service, computer, and math skills.
- Preferred: 1-2 years of optical, optometry, or ophthalmology experience.
We're a collaborative and compassionate organization that values our employees and patients. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and have a positive outlook, we encourage you to apply.
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