Ophthalmic Assistant I, Clinic Float

HealthPartners; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant I to join the Eye Care team. In this full-time role, you will prepare patients for ophthalmic tests and ensure they receive high-quality services. This opportunity allows you to contribute positively to patient care in various South Metro locations, including Burnsville and surrounding areas.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Certification required within 2 years of hire.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles.
• General ophthalmology equipment knowledge needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic preparation of patients for ophthalmic tests.
• Ensures quality patient services.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong human relations

Organizational skills

Knowledge of ophthalmology equipment

General computer skills

Education

Certification through JCAHPO as an Ophthalmic Assistant

Satisfactory completion of an accredited home study course in Ophthalmic Assisting

Satisfactory completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant program

Tools

EPIC medical records

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant I to join our Eye Care 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:

South Metro Float Locations: Burnsville, Shakopee, Lakeville, Chanhassen, St. Louis Park

Fulltime 1.0 FTE. 8:00am - 5:00pm

Required Qualifications:

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Certification through JCAHPO as an Ophthalmic Assistant is required within 2 year of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Detail oriented individual with strong human relations and organizational skills.

General ophthalmology equipment including, but not limited to: phoropters, keratometers, slit lamps, tonometer’s, corneal and retinal imaging, retinoscopes, lensometers, and visual fields.

General computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, image viewing software, and EPIC medical records.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

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!