The Ophthalmic Assistant exhibits proficient and professional communication with patients, co-workers and physicians. Performs a variety of support tasks to include but not limited to, greeting and rooming patients, identify their eye and vision care needs, gather patient histories, perform testing and administer eye drops. Carries out physician orders efficiently and accurately - including appropriate documentation in our electronic medical record. Be knowledgeable of all resources and services available within the clinic and community to provide optimum quality care to patients and their families.
Hours/Shifts
64 Hours Biweekly, Day Shifts, Monday to Friday.
Compensation:
Hourly Wage Range: $18.80 - $24.48/hour Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.
Benefit Offerings:
Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.
EEOC:
Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.
- Education/Special Skills: Training as ophthalmology assistant or 1-year comparable experience; Certification preferred; basic math, and keyboard/typing skills. Proficient and professional communication, both verbal and written. This position requires current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within 6 months.
- Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.
- Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.
Skills Required
- Training as an ophthalmic assistant or one year of comparable experience
- Ophthalmic assistant certification
- Basic math skills
- Keyboard and typing skills
- Proficient professional verbal and written communication
- Current Healthcare Provider-level CPR certification upon hire or obtain within six months
- Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process
- Ability to attend the work site according to schedule
What We Do
Lake Region Healthcare is an independent, community-owned and governed, not-for-profit healthcare organization headquartered in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The system provides comprehensive medical services through two hospitals, ten clinics, a cancer center, and a senior living community. Its mission is to partner to enrich life through health and improve the health of people within its regional service area.
