Ophthalmic Assistant

nebraskamed· 100 The Nebraska Medical Center
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📍 Omaha, NEFull time
Full time100 The Nebraska Medical Center

About this role

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Ophthalmic Assistant - Full Time

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Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for anyone excited to learn and grow in ophthalmology. You’ll greet patients, help prepare them for tests and gather their health information to ensure everything runs smoothly. You may also assist with scribing and other administrative tasks to support our ophthalmologist and optometrist. If you are driven to advance your career and contribute to exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply!

Career Growth: We are committed to fostering talent and promoting career development for our Ophthalmic Assistants. Through our structured Career Ladder, you’ll have access to specialized training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities that support your growth in this rewarding field. Our program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to advance your career while deepening your expertise in visual sciences. We invest in your development to ensure you can reach your full potential in support of ophthalmologists and optometrists.

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

  • Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.

  • Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

  • Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

  • Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Duties: Ophthalmic Assistant

Provide administrative, technical, and quality patient care support to an ophthalmologist/optometrist in a clinical setting. Delivers on daily objectives to assist with meeting patients’ needs. Communicates information to patients and others within the care team.

Required Qualifications: Ophthalmic Assistant

• High school education or equivalent required.

• Completion of an accredited Ophthalmic Assistant course OR completion of one year of post-secondary education in an allied health field OR one year of experience in a healthcare setting required. 

•Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (BLS with skills assessment or approved BLS) within six months of hire required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications: Ophthalmic Assistant

• Prior experience in ophthalmic or optometric office preferred.

• Completion of an accredited ophthalmic assistant course preferred. 

• Certification as an ophthalmic assistant, technician or technologist preferred.

• Once certification is achieved, it is required to be maintained.

Recruiter Contact

Sarah Placzek

[email protected]

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Frequently Asked Questions

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This Ophthalmic Assistant role at nebraskamed is based in Omaha, NE. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Ophthalmic Assistant role at nebraskamed full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Ophthalmic Assistant role in the 100 The Nebraska Medical Center department at nebraskamed.
Which team or department does the Ophthalmic Assistant at nebraskamed belong to?
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When was the Ophthalmic Assistant job at nebraskamed posted?
This Ophthalmic Assistant position at nebraskamed was posted on Sep 1, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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