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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Ophthalmic Educator

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Ophthalmic Educator to lead the development and implementation of training programs for Ophthalmic Assistants and related roles. This position requires a highly self-driven and motivated individual to enhance staff competency, ensure adherence to industry standards, and promote ongoing professional development within the team. If you're passionate about both education and ophthalmology, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact!

Location: Truhlsen Eye Institute | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE

Schedule Details:

Full Time, 40 hours per week (Exempt)
Monday - Friday

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

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Leading Health Network Work with the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse 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 Educator

Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate processes to meet the educational, development and competency needs of Ophthalmic Assistants (OA), Certifed Ophthalmic Assistants (COA), and Certified Ophthalmic Technicians (COT, and Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologists (COMT), through effective use of a variety of learning activities. Align activities with programs and processes that standardized functions for OAs. Training OAs in accordance to standards established by accredited agencies (ie The Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

Required Qualifications: Ophthalmic Educator

Minimum of three years current applicable clinical experience in a health care setting required.
Associate's degree in an applicable field
Previous experience with training, precepting, or teaching others
Demonstrated ability to plan development activities that impact positive outcomes and performance.
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills required.
Demonstrated ability to instruct and collaborate with others required.
Ability to solve complex problems through a well-ordered approach required.
Knowledge of systems and change theory, individual, and group behaviors, teaching and learning principles, and research outcomes required.
Ability to balance and prioritize diverse clinical and leadership responsibilities required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications: Ophthalmic Educator

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field
Master's in applicable field
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, and/or Certified Opthalmic Technician, and/or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist

Recruiter Contact
Sarah Placzek
splaczek@nebraskamed.com

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.