COA - Ophthalmic Assistant (32 Hours Weekly) - Eye Clinic (Open)
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking a certified or non-certified ophthalmic assistant to serve in the ophthalmology practice at our South University Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota. This OA or COA works 7:45 am to 4:30 pm, 4 days a week. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience in ophthalmology or optometry, or who have worked as a clinic care tech, PCT, nursing assistant, or in a similar role. The ophthalmology practice combines cutting-edge clinical technology with compassionate, patient-centered care. Here, you will collaborate with a tight-knit team of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and eye care specialists treating complex ocular conditions and routine vision needs alike. If you're looking for strong provider-team camaraderie, modern facilities, and a supportive daytime outpatient workflow that values work-life balance, this is the place to grow your career.
Requirements
- AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
- Non-certified: JCAHPO certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant required within 1 year of hire or transfer.
- Certified: JCAHPO certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ophthalmology or optometry
- Experience as a clinic care tech, PCT, nursing assistant, or in a similar role.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
- Dental and vision insurance
- 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)
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- flexible scheduling
- wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
