Ophthalmic Assistant

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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Ophthalmic Assistant

Nebraska Medicine is looking for an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our Truhlsen Eye Institute (TEI) team. The Ophthalmic Assistant role offers a dynamic opportunity to provide comprehensive support for an ophthalmologist/optometrist in a clinical setting. You'll ensure smooth patient flow, maintain accurate medical records, and assist with administrative tasks. This role will float between both TEI locations, the main location and Village Pointe.

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Shift Details: Ophthalmic Assistant

• Full Time, 40 hours per week

• First Shift 8:00am - 5:00pm

• Float between Main TEI and Village Pointe TEI

Why 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

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.

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.