Ophthalmic Assistant II, Eye Care

Park Nicollet Health Services; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Park Nicollet Health Services in Chanhassen is looking for an Ophthalmic Assistant II for our Eye Care team. This fulltime position includes preparing patients for ophthalmic tests and ensuring quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will have certification through JCAHPO within two years of hire, strong detail-oriented skills, and proficiency with ophthalmic equipment.

We offer a competitive benefits package that enhances employee well-being and supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• Certification required within 2 years of hire date.
• Demonstrates proficiency with ophthalmology equipment.
• Experience with general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for ophthalmic tests and evaluations.
• Ensures quality patient services.

Skills

Knowledge of age-related growth and development principles

Detail oriented

Strong human relations and organizational skills

Proficiency with ophthalmology equipment

General computer skills

Education

Certification through JCAHPO as an Ophthalmic Assistant

Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant program

Tools

General ophthalmology equipment

Microsoft Outlook

EPIC medical records

Job description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Ophthalmic Assistant II 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

Fulltime 1.0 FTE. Monday - Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm.

Required Qualifications

• Certification through JCAHPO as an Ophthalmic Assistant is required within 2 years 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.
• Proficiency with general ophthalmology equipment including, but not limited to: phoropters, keratometers, slit lamps, tonometers, corneal and retinal imaging, retinoscopes, lensometers, and visual fields.
• General computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, image viewing software, and EPIC medical records.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.