Ophthalmic Assistant

Nebraska Medicine • Omaha, NE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as an Ophthalmology Assistant for our full-time opening. This is a great entry-level position for a candidate with a minimum of 1 year experience in healthcare!

The Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute is a state-of-the-art facility designed to transform ophthalmology in Nebraska for generations to come! Some of our features include:

* Regional diagnostic center with the latest technology that is not readily available in the area
* Clinical research center
* Subspecialty ophthalmic care
* Children's eye care center

Come join our positive and welcoming culture with lots of opportunity for growth!

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Ophthalmic Assistant course OR completion of one year of post-secondary education in an allied health field OR one year of experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (BLS with skills assessment or approved BLS) is required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in ophthalmic or optometric office preferred.
• Completion of an accredited ophthalmic assistant course preferred.
• Certification as an ophthalmic assistant, technician or technologist preferred.
• Once certification is achieved, it is required to be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, technical, and quality patient care support to an ophthalmologist/optometrist in a clinical setting.

Benefits

• Up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance
• 35% discount at Clarkson College
• Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs

What This Job Offers

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