Ophthalmic Assistant - Full Time
Ophthalmic Assistant - Full Time
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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 - Full Time
Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for anyone excited to learn and grow in ophthalmology. Youll greet patients help prepare them for tests and gather their health information to ensure everything runs smoothly. You may also assist with scribing and other administrative tasks to support our ophthalmologist and optometrist. If you are driven to advance your career and contribute to exceptional patient care we encourage you to apply!
Shift Details:
Full-Time 40 hours per week
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Truhlsen Eye Institute Nebraska Medicine Omaha NE
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.
Dignity and Respect: We value all 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 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) 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.
Learn More: We are Together. Extraordinary.
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
Full-Time
