Ophthalmic Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant Trainee

Building Name: UVMMC - Ophthalmology BerlinLocation Address: 58 East View Lane, Berlin VermontRegularDepartment: Eye Center – Central VermontFull TimeStandard Hours: 40Biweekly Scheduled Hours:Shift: Day-8HrPrimary Shift: -Weekend Needs: NoneSalary Range: Min $21.63 Mid $27.88 Max $34.13Recruiter: Naomi Kpesse

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Location: Barre, VT

Hours: 8am-5pm

The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant provides technical support and assistance to the Ophthalmic Physicians in order to facilitate the evaluation, treatment, and management of patients receiving specialized ophthalmic

EDUCATION:

Associates degree preferred or at least two years specialized training in relevant field. Successful completion of an accredited program for Ophthalmic Assistants/Technicians or equivalent plus minimum of six months satisfactory full-time work under ophthalmologic supervision. Must be certified as a certified ophthalmic assistant by JCAHPO.

EXPERIENCE:

Requires current experience in the last two years as an ophthalmic technician or assistant or an equivalent combination of education and medical experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities may be acquired, will be considered.

A candidate with no experience or certification may be considered as an Ophthalmic Assist Trainee. The starting rate for this role is $17.50/hour.

This is a bargaining union position.

Summary

• Location: Berlin, VT
• Type: Full time