Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Ophthalmic Assistant III, Eye Care to join our Eye Care team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary:
Provides basic preparation of the patient for ophthalmic tests, evaluation, or treatment ensuring quality patient services.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime 1.0 fte. Monday through Friday, days. Supporting our Retina Department.
Required Qualifications:
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
Certification through JCAHPO as an Ophthalmic Assistant is required within 2 years of hire date.
Must be certified at COA level.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
Detail oriented individual with strong human relations and organizational skills.
General ophthalmology equipment including, but not limited to: phoropters, keratometers, slit lamps, tonometer’s, corneal and retinal imaging, retinoscopes, lensometers, and visual fields.
General computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, image viewing software, and EPIC medical records.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
Satisfactory completion of an accredited home study course in Ophthalmic Assisting or
Satisfactory completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or
Medical Office Assistant program or
Equivalent related experience.
Benefits:
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
