• Associate Ophthalmic Assistant - Full Time…

    Sanford Health (Fargo, ND)


    Careers With Purpose

     

    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:** 1717 University Building Clinic

    **Location:** Fargo, ND

    **Address:** 1717 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA

    **Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts

    **Job Schedule:** Full time

    **Weekly Hours:** 40.00

    **Salary Range:** $16.50 - $26.50

     

    Department Details

     

    Join a close-knit, welcoming Eye Care team at Sanford Health where experience and fresh perspectives work side by side.

     

    As an Associate Optometric Assistant, you’ll support our optometrists with patient care while working alongside a hands-on manager. Our team values kindness, teamwork, and helping each other succeed. You’ll have the opportunity to earn a variety of certification to further your professional growth.

     

    Why you will Love this role?

     

    * Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch. No weekends or holidays. One late evening rotation (10–15 minutes later)

    * Professional Growth: Opportunity to earn your Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) certification

    * Team Culture: Supportive, kind, and collaborative team

    Job Summary

    Perform preliminary screening examinations and/or tests to facilitate diagnosis and treatment by the provider. Assist the physician with procedures and care of the patient. Collect subjective and objective ophthalmic data from the patient or caregiver and communicate this data to the doctor. Assist the physician with procedures and care of the patient. Collect subjective and objective ophthalmic data from the patient or caregiver and communicate this data to the doctor.

    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 Health 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 [email protected] .

     

    Sanford Health 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-0220872

    **Job Function:** Allied Health

    **Featured:** No