Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmic Assistant I, OphthalmicAssistant 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 : High

as Ophthalmic

Assistant

Certified

Ophthalmic

Technician

2+ years of

work experience under an

ophthalmologist

1+

years and 6 months of experience in

ophthalmology

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.

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