Ophthalmic Professional I – Oculoplastics/Ophthalmology Procedure Suite

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: Preferred schedule Monday – Friday, 8:00a-5:00p. Schedule may be modified to fit candidate and clinic needs.

Location: UIHC, Iowa City

On Campus: This position is performed fully on campus.

Pay Level: PK81; 46 (SEIU Pay Plan | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu))

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6-12 months experience working in a clinical setting with an ophthalmologist
• Certification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) as an ophthalmic assistant (COA)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Desirable Qualifications:

• 6-12 months experience working in a clinical setting with an oculoplastic surgeon
•  Previous surgical assisting experience
• Certification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) 

POSITION & APPLICATION DETAILS

Resume is preferred to be considered for an interview. Applicants must upload the document and mark it as a "relevant file" to the submission.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact Melissa Monhollon, HR Manager, at melissa-monhollon@uiowa.edu or 319-356-4674.