Ophthalmic Assistant, Medical Assistant, or LPN - Part Time Flex - Ophthalmology Clinic

Essentia Health•Fargo, ND

1d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assistant, or Ophthalmic Assistant to serve in our ophthalmology practice at South University Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota. This LPN, CMA, or COA works 24 hours a week, but their schedule may be flexed upward or downward without notice. Clinic hours are 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required. About Essentia Health: We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541 LPN or CMA ($21.49 - $32.24 based on experience): Assists RN, Physician and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory and/or home care setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated. Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category. Ophthalmic Assistant ($16.94-$25.41 based on experience): Provides quality care to patients of all ages as defined in the ambulatory care nursing philosophy of Essentia Health. Performs tests and procedures and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in providing quality eye care. Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits: Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts Dental and Vision insurances Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year Paid parental leave after one year Adoption assistance after one year Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees) All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits: Take Charge (employee wellness program) Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling) Employee discount program 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth) 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

Requirements

LPN: North Dakota LPN license required upon hire.
LPN: Minnesota LPN license required within 3 months of hire.
Medical Assistant: Current registration or certification as a Medical Assistant OR verifiable completion of a Medical Assistant Program and must become certified within one year of date of hire. Must pass certification within two attempts.
Medical Assistant: Must be registered as a Medication Assistant III through the North Dakota Board of Nursing within 60 days of hire. Clinical Assistant can NOT administer medication prior to being registered as a MAIII through the ND BON.
Ophthalmic Assistant: JCAHPO certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant required within 1 year of hire or transfer.
All: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Assists RN, Physician and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory and/or home care setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health.
Will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated.
Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.
Provides quality care to patients of all ages as defined in the ambulatory care nursing philosophy of Essentia Health.
Performs tests and procedures and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in providing quality eye care.