Ophthalmic Assistant- Cornea and Refractive Surgery

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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Ophthalmic Assistant – Cornea and Refractive Surgery – Full Time

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an experienced Ophthalmic Assistant to join our Cornea and Refractive Surgery team at our Truhlsen Eye Institute (TEI). You will support both clinical and surgical functions, assisting with patient preparation, diagnostic testing, and refractive surgery procedures in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. Key duties include conducting visual acuity and pressure tests, refracting patients for optimal vision, and assisting with laser vision correction surgeries. You will work alongside a skilled team of doctors to deliver high-quality care to patients undergoing vision correction treatments, with opportunities to expand your skills, including the chance to learn to operate laser equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing department and advance your career in ophthalmology!

Locations:

• Truhlsen Eye Institute nearmejobs.eu Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE
• Truhlsen Eye Institute at Village Pointe Health Center nearmejobs.eu Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE

Weekly Location Split:

• Village Pointe TEI: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
• Main Campus TEI: Wednesday, Friday

Schedule:

• Days: Monday to Friday
• Hours: Typically 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (flexible based on surgery schedule)
• Earlier Shifts: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM on surgery days
• Surgical Cases: Mondays, Tuesdays, and most Thursdays

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Duties: Ophthalmic Assistant – Cornea and Refractive Surgery

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 – Cornea and Refractive Surgery

• 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 – Cornea and Refractive Surgery

• 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

[email protected]

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.

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