Ophthalmic Assistant III

Park Nicollet Health Services; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Park Nicollet Health Services is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant III to support our Eye Care team in the Retina Department. You will prepare patients for ophthalmic tests and treatments, ensuring high-quality service as you assist in testing and evaluations.

The role involves Monday–Friday daytime hours in Minnesota, with responsibilities spanning equipment operation and patient flow while maintaining patient safety and accuracy in records.

Qualifications

• Certification through JCAHPO as Ophthalmic Assistant within 2 years of hire date.
• COA level certification required.
• Experience with ophthalmic testing equipment and patient preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for ophthalmic tests, evaluations, or treatments.
• Support Retina Department within Eye Care team.
• Maintain quality patient services and accurate documentation.

Skills

Age-related development knowledge

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

General computer skills

Education

Home study ophthalmic assisting

Medical Assistant program

Medical Office Assistant program

Equivalent related experience

Tools

Phoropters

Keratometers

Slit lamps

Tonometers

Retinal imaging

Retinoscopes

Lensometers

Job description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Ophthalmic Assistant III, Eye Care to join our Eye Care team supporting our Retina Department! 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

• Monday-Friday, days.

Required Qualifications

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

• Certification through JCAHPO as an Ophthalmic Assistant is required within 2 years of hire date.
• Must be certified at COA level.

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, 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

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

• Satisfactory completion of an accredited home study course in Ophthalmic Assisting OR
• Satisfactory completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program 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!

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

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 identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.