What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Optometric Assistant position at Sanford Health?
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**Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.**
**Facility:** Trf 59/Se Bldg
**Location:** Thief River Falls, MN
**Address:** 1720 US-59, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
**Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts
**Job Schedule:** PRN
**Weekly Hours:** Varies
**Salary Range:** $16.50 - $26.50
**Job Summary**
Perform preliminary screening examinations and/or tests to facilitate diagnosis and treatment by the provider. Assist the provider with procedures and care of the patient. Collect subjective and objective ophthalmic data from the patient or caregiver and communicates this to the doctor. Cross-training to support basic optical and/or access functions as needed.
**Qualifications**
High School graduate is preferred. Will provide training and education for required skills.
Previous health care experience or training in ophthalmology, optometry, and/or optical office preferred. Basic Life Support Certification required.
**Benefits**
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
**Req Number:** R-0252458
**Job Function:** Allied Health
**Featured:** No
Salary : $17 - $27