Job Description:
Become part of Essentia Health's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people's lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. The Ophthalmic Assistant provides quality care to patients of all ages as defined in the ambulatory care nursing philosophy of Essentia Health, performs tests and procedures, and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in providing quality eye care. Work Experience: None required.
Education Qualifications:
No educational requirement.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
This is a full time, non-exempt position that is eligible for our exceptional, comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Tuition reimbursement/assistance program
Paid time off
401k (with Essentia Health annual match)
Life and disability insurance options
Adoption assistance
FTE
1
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
0800-0900
Shift End Time
1700-1600
Weekends
N/A
Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia
It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.
