Ophthalmic Assistant I, Eye Care

HealthPartners • Burnsville, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides basic preparation of the patient for ophthalmic tests, evaluation, or treatment ensuring quality patient services.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic preparation of the patient for ophthalmic tests, evaluation, or treatment ensuring quality patient services.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• a retirement program
• time away from work
• insurance options
• tuition reimbursement
• an employee assistance program
• onsite clinic

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed