• Job Description

  Req#: 688185408

  Midwest Eye Care is looking for an Ophthalmic Assistant at our locations Omaha (13500 California Street / 4353 Dodge Street) and Council Bluffs (715 Harmony Street).

  Fulltime Hours – 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday thru Friday

  
  In this role WE provide the training so that YOU are prepared to:
  • Review and document eye and medical history.
  • Perform a variety of routine tests including intraocular pressures and refracting.
  • Dilate eyes for exams.
  • Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures, including instrumentation, sterile preparations and documentation.
  • Prepare and position patient for diagnostic tests and procedures.
  • Assist the physician with patient education pertaining to the treatment prescribed.
  • Answer phones and return patient phone calls.
  • Record patient charges for billing department.

  Our Benefits include:
  • FREE routine eye exams
  • FREE lenses and eyeglass frames at a reduced cost
  • Annual allowance for Scrubs
  • 401(k)
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid time off and a Sick leave buy program at 135% of base pay
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Annual Employee Appreciate Week Celebration

  Outstanding candidates will have:

  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Prior customer facing experience demonstrating a professional appearance and conduct
  • The ability to learn systems and software quickly.
  • Possess excellent computer skills, and be willing to work as a team player displaying a positive outlook to others.
  • This position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree is preferred but NOT required.

  Offered Candidates will need to do the following before first day:

  
  • Successfully complete a background check which includes an education verification and a motor vehicle record check.
  • Successfully complete drug, alcohol and nicotine testing.

• About the company

  Midwest Eye Care was founded in 1951 by Dr. Jack Filkins, and was the first Nebraska ophthalmology practice to perform intraocular lens implant surgery, perform corneal transplant surgery, research and use the excimer laser now utilized in LASIK surger...

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