McFarland Clinic has an opening for an energetic an 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: Prepares patients for exams or treatments. Takes visual acuity and preforms basic screening tests. Educates patient and performs ancillary tests.

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or HiSET
• Graduate from an accredited program for Ophthalmic Assistants preferred.

Certification/License

• Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

Days: Monday - Friday.

Hours: 8 AM - 5 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.

Benefits

McFarland Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and PTO. Click here for details.

McFarland Clinic is central Iowa's largest physician-owned multi-specialty clinic. Join our team and join a group of caring ophthalmologists and optometrists, dedicated to providing Extraordinary Care, Every Day! Our organization has more than 75 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. McFarland Clinic takes affirmative action in support of it policy to and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)