Ophthalmic Assistant: Patient Care & Eye Testing Pro

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

HSA, FSA and 401k plans

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare Corporation in Fergus Falls, MN seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to greet and room patients, assess eye care needs, collect histories, perform testing and administer eye drops. You will follow physician orders and document in the EMR, supporting high-quality patient care.

Qualifications include ophthalmology assistant training or 1+ year experience, CPR within 6 months, and strong communication skills. Work is day-shift, on-site, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proficient and professional communication, both verbal and written.
• CPR certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Pre-employment health screening required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients and identify eye/vision care needs.
• Gather patient histories and perform testing.
• Administer eye drops and carry out physician orders.
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing

CPR certification

Education

Training as ophthalmology assistant

Certification preferred

Job description

Lake Region Healthcare Corporation in Fergus Falls, MN seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to greet and room patients, assess eye care needs, collect histories, perform testing and administer eye drops. You will follow physician orders and document in the EMR, supporting high-quality patient care.

Qualifications include ophthalmology assistant training or 1+ year experience, CPR within 6 months, and strong communication skills. Work is day-shift, on-site, with a comprehensive benefits package.