Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmic Assistant I, Ophthalmic Assistant II (OA/OA I/OA II)

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients seen in the Optometry or Ophthalmology departments. He or she will ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards
• Will consider OA I and OA II based on years of experience and certification.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current BLS through American Heart Association
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant or Optometric/Opthalmic Assistant experience if not a graduate of an approved Medical/Ophthalmic Assistant program OR 6 months experience and be a graduate of an approved Medical/Ophthalmic Assistant program
• CRT experience
• Proven ability to use equipment and related supplies for selected patient population

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified as Ophthalmic Assistant
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician
• 2+ years and 6 months of experience in ophthalmology
• 2+ years of work experience under an ophthalmologist
• Proven ability to Scribe, use portable tonopen, Goldman VF, Fundus photography, Fluroscein Anniogram, Immersion IOL
• Proven ability to use NCT, Autorefractor, computer related equipment, Lensometer and able to perform K-readings
• Proven windows bases computer skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $17.74 to $31.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.