Ophthalmic Assistant

CentraCare • Sartell, MN

8d • $21 - $32

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for daily patient care and the flow of clinic activities. The role requires assessing common safety hazards and taking precautions to establish a safe work environment, communicating effectively with patients, co-workers, and the manager, and helping across all areas while using time efficiently. Under the direction of an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist, the assistant performs various procedures. The assistant may also be required to observe providers for intermittent or extended periods to accurately document every aspect of patient encounters and support provider efficiency by following location-specific workflows.

This is a full-time, day-shift position with 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., totaling 72–80 hours every two weeks. No weekends or holidays are required. Starting pay begins at $21.78 per hour, with the exact wage determined by years of related experience; the stated pay range is $21.12–$31.68 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, co-workers, and the manager.
• Willingness to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.
• Ability to use proper eye drop technique and maintain sterility.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily patient care and support the flow of clinic activities.
• Assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Communicate with patients, co-workers, and the manager.
• Help in all areas and use time efficiently.
• Perform various procedures under the direction of an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist.
• Observe providers as needed and accurately document every aspect of patient encounters.
• Support provider efficiency by complying with location-specific workflows.
• Use proper eye drop technique and maintain sterility.
• Communicate effectively with patients.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs are available.
• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, employee discounts, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED