Ophthalmic - Somerville

Required Qualifications

Willingness to obtain Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) within two years from the date of hire Experience with patient education and contact lens insertion and removal classes General medical knowledge with solid history taking skills Familiarity with basic ophthalmic testing and procedures, including Pupillary assessment, visual acuity, extraocular movements, confrontation visual fields, autorefraction, lensometry, intraocular pressure (Tonopen/iCare), and basic slit lamp techniques such as Goldman tonometry and anterior chamber assessment Basic computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets; experience with EMR systems or the ability to learn quickly Ability to travel between locations may be required based on business needs

Preferred Qualifications

Current Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) by JCAHPO or by National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Experience with Specialy contact lens programs such as therapeutic lenses and myopia control Experience with advanced testing and procedures such as manifest refraction, manual lensometry, manual Keratometry, Ascans/biometry and/or immersion), OCT, Humphrey visual fields, brightness acuity test Knowledge of ophthalmic triage protocols and patient safety practices

• 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 $20 to $36 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.