LPN or COA - Ophthalmic Assistant (FT Days) - Ophthalmology Clinic

Job Description:
Seeking a COA or LPN to serve in our ophthalmology practice at South University Clinic in Fargo. Schedule is 7:45 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 40 hours weekly. No weekend, holiday, or on call rotations are required. Licensed Practical Nurse ($19. 35 hourly or higher): Assists RN, Physician and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory and/or home care setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated. Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant ($18. 68 hourly or higher): Provides quality care to patients of all ages as defined in the ambulatory care nursing philosophy of Essentia Health. Performs tests and procedures and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in providing quality eye care.
Education Qualifications:

• Education as required for licensure.

About Essentia Health:

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

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Our Benefits are exceptional and include:

· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

· Paid Time Off

· 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)

· Health and Dental Insurance

· Life and Disability Insurance

· Adoption Assistance

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• LPN: Valid state license to practice practical nursing.
• COA: Current Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
• ALL: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required within 3 months of hire.

FTE
1
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
7:45 am
Shift End Time
5:00 pm
Pay Range
$19.35 - $29.02 / hour

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

Weekends
No

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.