What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Assistant, Medical Assistant, or LPN - 32 Hours Weekly - Ophthalmology Clinic position at Essentia Health?
Job Description
Seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assistant, or Ophthalmic Assistant (certified or uncertified) to serve in our ophthalmology practice at South University Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota. This LPN, CMA, or COA works 7:45 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with one weekday off. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required.
Education Qualifications
We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! 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. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541
LPN or CMA ($21.72 - $32.58 based on experience):
Assists RN, Physician and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory and/or home care setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated. Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.
Ophthalmic Assistant ($17.11-$25.67 uncertified, $19.28-$28.92 certified):
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.
Employees scheduled 24 hours weekly enjoy these benefits:
Job Location: South University Clinic
Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: 7:45 am/4:30 pm
Hours Per Pay Period: 64
Compensation Range: $17.11 - $25.67 / hour
Union
FTE: 0.8
Weekends: No
Call Obligations
Sign On Bonus:
Seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assistant, or Ophthalmic Assistant (certified or uncertified) to serve in our ophthalmology practice at South University Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota. This LPN, CMA, or COA works 7:45 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with one weekday off. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required.
Education Qualifications
- Education as required for licensure.
We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! 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. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541
LPN or CMA ($21.72 - $32.58 based on experience):
Assists RN, Physician and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory and/or home care setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated. Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.
Ophthalmic Assistant ($17.11-$25.67 uncertified, $19.28-$28.92 certified):
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.
Employees scheduled 24 hours weekly enjoy these benefits:
- Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
- Dental and Vision insurances
- Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
- Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
- Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave after one year
- Adoption assistance after one year
- Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)
- Take Charge (employee wellness program)
- Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
- Employee discount program
- 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
- 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)
- LPN: North Dakota LPN license required upon hire.
- LPN: Minnesota LPN license required within 3 months of hire.
- Medical Assistant: Current registration or certification as a Medical Assistant OR verifiable completion of a Medical Assistant Program and must become certified within one year of date of hire. Must pass certification within two attempts.
- Medical Assistant: Must be registered as a Medication Assistant III through the North Dakota Board of Nursing within 60 days of hire. Clinical Assistant can NOT administer medication prior to being registered as a MAIII through the ND BON.
- Ophthalmic Assistant: JCAHPO certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant required within 1 year of hire or transfer.
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant: JCAHPO certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant required upon hire.
- All: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.
- Healthcare experience preferred, especially in ophthalmology or optometry.
Job Location: South University Clinic
Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: 7:45 am/4:30 pm
Hours Per Pay Period: 64
Compensation Range: $17.11 - $25.67 / hour
Union
FTE: 0.8
Weekends: No
Call Obligations
Sign On Bonus:
Salary : $17 - $32