What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Field Technician/Ophthalmic Assistant (FT) | Ophthalmology | Ames | 2026-179 position at McFarland Clinic?
Job Details
Description
McFarland Clinic has an opening for an energetic a Visual Field Technician/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: Educates patients and performs ancillary testing: Visual field, topo, and OCT. Prepare patients for exam or treatments, takes visual acuity and performs basic screening tests. Takes brief history and other medical information needed. Answers patients questions and reinforces patient education and treatment. Position comes with competitive clinic pay and valuable benefit package.
Education
Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Experience
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 professionals, dedicated to providing Extraordinary Care, Every Day! We value quality care and extraordinary service, trusting relationships and an exceptional workplace. Our organization has more than 80 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.
McFarland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.
Description
McFarland Clinic has an opening for an energetic a Visual Field Technician/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: Educates patients and performs ancillary testing: Visual field, topo, and OCT. Prepare patients for exam or treatments, takes visual acuity and performs basic screening tests. Takes brief history and other medical information needed. Answers patients questions and reinforces patient education and treatment. Position comes with competitive clinic pay and valuable benefit package.
Education
- High School Diploma, GED or HiSET
Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 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 professionals, dedicated to providing Extraordinary Care, Every Day! We value quality care and extraordinary service, trusting relationships and an exceptional workplace. Our organization has more than 80 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.
McFarland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.