The Ophthalmic Assistant provides direct patient care in Optometry or Ophthalmology ensuring patient safety and comfort while using medical equipment effectively.

Requisition Number: 2343846
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
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified as Ophthalmic Assistant
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician
• 2+ years of work experience under an ophthalmologist
• 1+ years and 6+ months of experience in ophthalmology
• Ability to Scribe use portable tonopen Goldman VF Fundus photography Fluroscein Anniogram Immersion IOL
• Ability to use NCT Autorefractor computer related equipment Lensometer and able to perform K-readings.
• 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 $17.98 to $36.44 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.
OptumCare 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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.