Ophthalmic Assistant

Allina Health • Hastings, NE

5d • $25 - $34 • Hybrid

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. This is a 1.0 FTE position (80 hours per two-week pay period) with 8- and 12-hour day shifts and no weekends. The primary location is Hastings, with additional coverage at the Bandana Square clinic. Floating within a 20-mile radius may be required.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• 0 to 2 years medical/optical experience
• 0 to 2 years Familiarity with pre-certification and payer requirements
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology upon hire

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED
• Vocational or Technical Training in a two year medical/optical program or a two year Ophthalmic Assistant program
• 0 to 2 years knowledge of complete eye exam tests and procedures as well as surgical assisting procedures

Responsibilities

• Performs patient preparation, assessments and eye exam.
• Collects vital signs, medication reconciliation, allergies and chief complaint.
• Collects patient and family history and ocular history.
• Performs preliminary testing and basic exam.
• Documents in the electronic medical record.
• Provider surgical support.
• Assists with surgical in-office procedures and foreign body removals.
• Schedules surgeries including peri-operative/post-operative visits and obtains prior authorizations and referrals.
• Conducts pre-surgery testing and patient education for surgical procedures.
• Opens and closes patient rooms.
• Provides patient contact lens insertion/removal training.
• Answers and follows-up on calls from patients and suppliers.
• Orders and maintains ophthalmic supplies, medications and diagnostic contact lens inventory.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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