Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Clinical Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Clinical Medical Assistant, OphthalmologyAs the Ophthalmic Assistant, you would work in support of the Physician and assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care in the office. You will be required to coordinate the care with other Penn Highlands services or outside health care providers. You will serve as a liaison between the physician, the mid-level provider and all other health care providers.Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent required. Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant OR completion of a Clinical Medical-Assistant program required. LPN preferred. Five years Ophthalmic office experience (in lieu of education requirement) requiredTwo years working in an Ophthalmology or Optometric office setting preferredKnowledge of human physiology and anatomyAbility to use Microsoft Office Suite requiredCertified Ophthalmic Assistant(COA) required within two years of hireKnowledge of various ophthalmic equipment preferredMaintain Medical Assistant Certification or Practical Nurse licensure through state of PennsylvaniaWhat We Offer:Competitive Compensation based on experienceProfessional DevelopmentSupportive and Experienced PeersBenefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start datePaid Time Off403(b) retirement plan with company matchFlex Spending Account25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilitiesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Health & Wellness Programs