Ophthalmic Assistant (83136)

Lake Region Healthcare; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

HSA, FSA and 401k plans

EAP, life and disability coverage

Pet insurance

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, MN is hiring an Ophthalmic Assistant to greet and room patients, assess eye and vision care needs, gather histories, perform tests and administer eye drops. The role requires CPR certification, ophthalmology training or equivalent experience, and proficiency in documentation in the EMR.

Hours: 64 Biweekly, day shifts, Monday–Friday; hourly wage range $18.80–$24.48 with final compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Education/Special Skills: Training as ophthalmology assistant or 1-year comparable experience; Certification preferred; basic math, and keyboard/typing skills. Proficient and professional communication, both verbal and written. This position requires current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients and identify their eye and vision care needs.
• Gather patient histories and perform testing.
• Administer eye drops and carry out physician orders accurately.
• Document everything in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing

Basic math

Eye care assistant experience

Education

Ophthalmology assistant training

1-year related experience

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Lake Region Healthcare Corporation - FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537Position Type: 64 Hours BiweeklySalary Range: $18.80 - $24.48 HourlyThe Ophthalmic Assistant exhibits proficient and professional communication with patients, co-workers and physicians. Performs a variety of support tasks to include but not limited to, greeting and rooming patients, identify their eye and vision care needs, gather patient histories, perform testing and administer eye drops. Carries out physician orders efficiently and accurately - including appropriate documentation in our electronic medical record. Be knowledgeable of all resources and services available within the clinic and community to provide optimum quality care to patients and their families.

Hours/Shifts

64 Hours Biweekly, Day Shifts, Monday to Friday.

Compensation:

Hourly Wage Range: $18.80 - $24.48/hour Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Benefit Offerings:

Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.

EEOC:

Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

QualificationsRequirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.

• Education/Special Skills: Training as ophthalmology assistant or 1-year comparable experience; Certification preferred; basic math, and keyboard/typing skills. Proficient and professional communication, both verbal and written. This position requires current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within 6 months.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.
• Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.