Ophthalmic Technician

Northwest Eye; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vis

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Accident

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness

Life/AD&D

Disability

Commuter

Dependent Care

Adoption & Surrogate

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northwest Eye in Maple Grove is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Tech to perform diagnostic testing and assist physicians. This 40-hour/week role involves working M-F, 7am–5pm, with travel to other clinics as needed. Starting pay is $21.00/hour and home base is Maple Grove.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and experience in optometry/ophthalmology; JCAHPO certification and contact lens experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Optometry or ophthalmology experience preferred.
• JCAHPO certification preferred.
• Contact lens experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document ophthalmic testing to support ophthalmic examinations.
• Educate patients regarding diagnostic testing and their clinic visit.
• Open and close exam rooms, ensure equipment is clean and ready for the doctor; stock supplies.
• Inform patients of the purpose of all tests and how they will be affected.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documenting testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Optometry or ophthalmology experience preferred

JCAHPO certification preferred

Contact lens experience preferred

Tools

Autorefractor

Keratometer

Tonometer

Lensometer

Job description

With five locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area, Northwest Eye is among the largest specialty eye care providers in the Midwest. Our environment is both dynamic and adaptable! The variety of patients you interact with each day and cutting-edge eye health practices will keep you at the top of your game.

Northwest Eye has a current opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Ophthalmic Tech at our Maple Grove clinic.

Position Summary:

The Ophthalmic Tech performs diagnostic testing and work‑up as delegated by the physician to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patient's conditions and to do so in a way that instills patient confidence in the treatment. This position will be working closely with children and is a 40 hour per week position, regularly working M-F between the hours of 7am - 5pm. The home base of this position is Maple Grove but will require some travel to the other Northwest Eye Clinic locations (Crosstown, Golden Valley, St. Anthony, Wayzata). Starting pay is $21.00/hour.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Perform and document subjective and objective ophthalmic testing efficiently to provide basic information necessary for ophthalmic examinations. This includes but is not limited to: history, visual acuities, lensometry (manual and auto), refractometry, keratometry (manual and automated), visual fields, tonometry, assisting with office procedures, perform contact lens I&R’s
• Educate patients regarding diagnostic testing and their clinic visit
• Open and close exam rooms, ensure all equipment is clean and ready for the doctor; stock all necessary supplies
• Inform patients of the purpose of all test performed and how they will be affected during the tests
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Optometry or ophthalmology experience preferred
• JCAHPO certification preferred
• Contact lens experience preferred

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Other Benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

About Us:

Northwest Eye Clinic provides a wide range of service offerings from comprehensive pediatrics, cataract surgery and premium lens implants, treatment of corneal and retinal disease and glaucoma, oculofacial and esthetic services to LASIK and total eye care that allow us to care for all ages, from newborns to seniors. Our doctors, surgeons, and eye care professionals are true professionals with uncommon enthusiasm for education patients about eye care. We make patient education our focus and encourage patients to Be Eye Wise about their eye health.

Northwest Eye and MN Eye Consultants are now sister companies under Unifeye Vision Partners!

Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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