Ophthalmic Assistant- Laser Vision Correction

Nebraska Medicine

  • Omaha, NE
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 10 days ago
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)Shift Details:Casual up to 25 hrs some weeksDays needed:Monday all dayWednesday all dayThursday Am or all day depending on the weeksFriday AMWhy Nebraska Medicine:Our shared values reflect who we are and why we’re here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.
  • Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement
  • Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care
  • Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of America’s top employers and the best employer in Nebraska. Come join us!!
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:
  • 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:
  • 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.
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.

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