Ophthalmic Assistant I

HealthPartners; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Time away from work

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite clinic

Job summary

HealthPartners' Park Nicollet location is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to support patient care by preparing patients for ophthalmic tests, evaluation and treatment, ensuring quality service.

The role requires JCAHPO certification within two years of hire, with ongoing certification for professional growth. Day shift, Monday-Friday, with a comprehensive benefits package and on-site clinic support.

Qualifications

• Certification through JCAHPO as an Ophthalmic Assistant is required within two years of hire date.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
• Ongoing certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic preparation of the patient for ophthalmic tests, evaluation, or treatment ensuring quality patient services.

Skills

Ophthalmic assistant certification

Detail oriented

Patient care

Job description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

Provides basic preparation of the patient for ophthalmic tests, evaluation, or treatment ensuring quality patient services.

Work Schedule

Day shift, Monday-Friday.

Required Qualifications

Certification through JCAHPO as an Ophthalmic Assistant is required within two years of hire date.

1. Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
2. Detail oriented individual with strong human relations and organizational skills.
3. Ongoing certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of an accredited home study course in Ophthalmic Assisting or
• Satisfactory completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant program or
• Equivalent related experience.

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!