Ophthalmic Technician

Northwest Eye; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Northwest Eye, with five locations in the Twin Cities metro, seeks a full-time Ophthalmic Tech for the Minnetonka Crosstown clinic. This 40-hour position runs Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5 pm, with occasional travel to Golden Valley, Maple Grove, St.

Anthony, and Wayzata. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, and the role includes patient testing, education, room management, and supporting ophthalmic examinations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform and document ophthalmic tests (visual acuity, keratometry, tonometry) for exams.
• Educate patients about diagnostic testing and upcoming clinic visits.
• Open/close exam rooms; keep equipment clean and stocked.
• Inform patients about test purposes and potential effects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Patient education

Clinic operations

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Northwest Eye, with five locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area, is among the largest specialty eye care providers in the Midwest. We are looking for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Ophthalmic Tech to work at our Minnetonka (Crosstown) clinic. This 40‑hour per week position will work Monday‑Friday from 7 am to 5 pm and will also require occasional travel to other Northwest Eye clinics (Golden Valley, Maple Grove, St. Anthony, Wayzata). The starting pay is $21.00 per hour.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Perform and document subjective and objective ophthalmic testing efficiently to provide basic information necessary for ophthalmic examinations, including history, visual acuities, lensometry (manual and auto), refractometry, keratometry (manual and automated), visual fields, tonometry, and 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 and that all supplies are stocked.
• Inform patients of the purpose of each test performed and how it may affect them during the tests.
• Perform additional 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.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Additional 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 offers comprehensive pediatric, cataract surgery, premium lens implants, corneal and retinal disease treatment, glaucoma, oculofacial and aesthetic services, LASIK, and total eye care. Our professionals have a passion for educating patients about eye health and encouraging them to be eye wise.

EEO Statement

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.