Ophthalmic Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• No minimum education is required; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• At least 6 months of customer service experience is required.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Certified Ophthalmic/Optometric Assistant or Tech, Certified Medical Assistant, or Licensed Practical Nurse is preferred.
• COA, COT, CPOT, or CPOA certification is required within 1.5 years.
• CPR certification is required within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited Ophthalmic/Optometric program, Certified Medical Assistant program, or Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• If an LPN, licensure in the state of employment.
• If an MA, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual testing in preventative and specialty eye care.
• Provide a safe and comforting atmosphere for eye care patients of all ages.
• Work in a fast-paced team environment.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Two-week paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Full-time benefits for part-time employees working at least 60% FTE
• Flexible schedule and shift options supporting work-life balance
• Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
• Referral bonus for referring applicants to open, posted positions
• Potential $3,000 sign-on bonus, prorated based on FTE