Certified Ophthalmic Assistant — Day Shift & Benefits

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 32.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision plans

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement

Earned wage access

Zusammenfassung

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, MN seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant - Certified for the Ophthalmology Clinic at the M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center. This 0.8 FTE, benefits-eligible, day-shift role runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

You will support ophthalmologists/optometrists with testing, patient flow, and minor procedures, while delivering education and maintaining clinic efficiency. A strong foundation in ophthalmology and BLS is required.

Qualifikationen

• 1 year clinical experience in ophthalmology.
• Patient scheduling and check-in experience.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Aufgaben

• Provide Appropriate and Accurate Ophthalmic Testing, including: Medical History Taking; Visual Acuity Testing; Measuring Intraocular Pressure; Glasses Neutralization - Reading Glasses Rx; Automated Refraction; Administering of Eye Drops; Patient Education; Humphrey Visual Field Testing; Contact Lens - Basic Fit & I & R.
• Completes pre-visit planning of daily schedule, testing and patient’s chief complaint
• Ensures all patient testing is performed prior to patients being roomed.
• Provides Patient Education instruction to patients per physician order regarding medications, tests and procedures. Documents education given in the EMR.
• Keeps environment clean, stocked, organized, and efficient
• Assists physicians/providers with minor patient procedures
• Administers eye drops and performs inter-ocular pressure checks
• Assists with minor procedures, i.e. intraocular injections, biopsies, botox etc.

Jobbeschreibung

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, MN seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant - Certified for the Ophthalmology Clinic at the M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center. This 0.8 FTE, benefits-eligible, day-shift role runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

You will support ophthalmologists/optometrists with testing, patient flow, and minor procedures, while delivering education and maintaining clinic efficiency. A strong foundation in ophthalmology and BLS is required.