Ophthalmic Assistant - Casual
Ophthalmic Assistant - Casual
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Job Description
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.
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)Ophthalmic Assistant Casual
Nebraska Medicine is seeking an experienced Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team and provide comprehensive clinical and administrative support to ophthalmologists and optometrists. In this role youll leverage your expertise to manage patient flow conduct specialized eye tests and maintain accurate medical records while ensuring a high standard of care. Youll assist in patient education support preexam workups and ensure the smooth operation of the exam environment by maintaining inventory and cleaning instruments. This position is ideal for individuals with prior ophthalmic experience who are looking to contribute their skills in a fastpaced patientfocused clinical setting.
*Priority consideration given to applicants with ophthalmology experience.*
Location: Truhlsen Eye Institute Nebraska Medicine Omaha NE
Shift Details:Ophthalmic Assistant
Casual scheduled on an as needed basis
Monday Friday
8:00am 5:00pm
Career Growth: We are committed to fostering talent and promoting career development for our Ophthalmic Assistants. Through our structured Career Ladder youll have access to specialized training mentorship and leadership opportunities that support your growth in this rewarding field. Our program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to advance your career while deepening your expertise in visual sciences. We invest in your development to ensure you can reach your full potential in support of ophthalmologists and optometrists.
Why Work at Nebraska Medicine
Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
Leading Health Network Work with the regions top academic health network partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education research and patient care.
Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences reflecting the communities we serve.
Educational Support Enjoy up to $5000/year in tuition assistance a 35 discount at Clarkson College and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
Duties: Ophthalmic Assistant
Provide administrative technical and quality patient care support to an ophthalmologist/optometrist in a clinical setting. Delivers on daily objectives to assist with meeting patients needs. Communicates information to patients and others within the care team.
Required Qualifications: Ophthalmic Assistant
High school education or equivalent required.
Completion of an accredited Ophthalmic Assistant course OR completion of one year of postsecondary 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) within six months of hire required must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1 2023 or later).
Preferred Qualifications: Ophthalmic Assistant
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.
Recruiter Contact
Sarah Placzek
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion marital status sex age national origin disability genetic information sexual orientation gender identity and protected veterans status.
Employment Type
Part-Time
