Ophthalmic Assistant III — Pediatric & Specialty Eye Care

Park Nicollet Health Services; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Nicollet Health Services seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant III to support specialized testing, pediatrics, and specialty ophthalmology. You will prepare patients for tests and treatments and assist with equipment and patient care in a fast-paced Eye Care setting.

The role is day shift at 0.4 FTE in Burnsville, MN, offering a structured environment with opportunities to grow within a nonprofit health system focused on quality patient experience.

Qualifications

• Must have COA Ophthalmic Assistant certification within two years of hire date.
• Preferred qualifications include completion of an accredited home study course in Ophthalmic Assisting, or completion of a Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant program, or equivalent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for ophthalmic tests, evaluation, and treatment.
• Support testing for pediatrics and specialty ophthalmology.
• Operate general ophthalmic equipment and basic computer systems (Outlook, image viewing software, Epic).

Education

COA Ophthalmic Assistant certification within 2 years

Home study course in Ophthalmic Assisting

Medical Assistant program

Medical Office Assistant program

Equivalent related experience

Job description

Park Nicollet Health Services seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant III to support specialized testing, pediatrics, and specialty ophthalmology. You will prepare patients for tests and treatments and assist with equipment and patient care in a fast-paced Eye Care setting.

The role is day shift at 0.4 FTE in Burnsville, MN, offering a structured environment with opportunities to grow within a nonprofit health system focused on quality patient experience.