About this role
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
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Schedule:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Locations:
Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for anyone excited to learn and grow in ophthalmology. You’ll 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!
Career Growth: We are committed to fostering talent and promoting career development for our Ophthalmic Assistants. Through our structured Career Ladder, you’ll 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 region’s 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 $5,000/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.
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.
Other facts
About Nebraska Medicine
Nebraska Medicine, the region’s leading academic health network, serves the Omaha metro and beyond. It offers access to more than 1,400 physicians and over 70 specialty and primary care clinics.
The network's commitment to "Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care" is upheld by more than 10,000 dedicated employees, and is evident in its two hospitals, Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, which provide over 800 licensed beds.
Nebraska Medical Center, the state's largest hospital, has been recognized for its excellence by U.S. News & World Report, Becker’s Hospital Review and Forbes.
Together with its research and education partner, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Nebraska Medicine strives to transform lives and foster a healthy future for all through top-tier educational programs, groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care.
What you'll do
- The Ophthalmic Assistant provides administrative, technical, and quality patient care support to an ophthalmologist or optometrist. Responsibilities include greeting patients, preparing them for tests, gathering health information, and assisting with scribing and other administrative tasks.
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