Job Information
Great River Health Systems Ophthalmic Assistant | 24 hours per week | Eye Specialists in West Burlington, Iowa
Minimum Hiring Wage:
From $18.89 per hour
Job Details:
Schedule: Day shift
Job Description:
Work under the supervision and direction of an ophthalmologist to perform ophthalmic clinical duties. Take medical histories, administer eye medications, instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses, perform all the ophthalmologic tests necessary for preliminary and highly specific eye exams, assist with ophthalmic procedures and maintain ophthalmic and surgical instruments, as well as office equipment. Serves as a resource person providing education and instruction to other ophthalmic support staff.
Qualifications:
High school graduate
Prefer two year college degree
Graduate of a formal ophthalmic training program preferred
Successful completion of the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) exam within 18 months of eligibility
Ophthalmic experience preferred
Previous experience in a physician office clinic preferred
Basic Cardiac Life Support required. Upon hire, must be completed within 60 days.
Dependent Adult Abuse & Child Abuse required. Upon hire, must be completed within 180 days.
Maintains current and active status on all required training and education as outlined by corporate policy.
Benefits:
We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:
Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.