Ophthalmic Technologist - Certified

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits-eligible

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a certified Ophthalmic Technologist to join the Eye Ophthalmology Clinic team at M Health Fairview Riverside Park Plaza Building. You will support pediatric optometrists, perform a range of diagnostic tests, and assist with patient education in a busy, collaborative pediatric eye care setting.

The role offers a stable schedule (0.8 FTE) with benefits eligibility and no weekend or on-call requirements, contributing to work-life balance while serving children

Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical experience in Ophthalmology as a technician.
• Experience with administering advanced clinical eye exams.

Responsibilities

• Provide ophthalmic testing and documentation, including taking medical history and measuring visual function.
• Assist with patient education and clinic operations.
• Support coordination of ophthalmology clinic and maintain equipment.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Advanced eye exams

Education

Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) certification

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented certified Ophthalmic Technologist to join the Eye Ophthalmology Clinic team at M Health Fairview Riverside Park Plaza Building. In this role, you will support pediatric optometrists and other eye care professionals in providing exceptional care to children and their families. You will assist with patient intake, vision testing, diagnostic procedures, patient education, and clinic operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicated to improving children's eye health.

Enjoy a consistent work schedule with this 0.8 FTE, benefits-eligible position (64 hours per pay period). Scheduled hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p. This role offers a predictable schedule with no weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pediatric patients.

Administers broad range of clinical diagnostic testing, including basic, intermediate and advanced assessment protocols under the direction of an Ophtometrist/Ophthalmologist. Completes ordered patient testing in conjunction with a physician's examination. Responsible for the daily application of the AIDET customer services tools in order to ensure a positive experience for the patient, as measured by clinic metrics. Assists the coordination of the specialty clinic and maintains required company training.

Responsibilities

• Provide Appropriate and Accurate Ophthalmic Testing and documentation, including: Takes Medical History; Tests Visual Acuity; Measures Intraocular Pressure; Glasses Neutralization –Reading Glasses Rx; Automated Refraction; Manifest Refraction; Administers Eye Drops; Provides Patient Education; Tests Humphrey Visual Field; Fits patients for contact lens – Basic Fit + I&R; Retinoscopy Neutralization of Refractive Error; Keratometry/Corneal Topography; Ascans/IOL Calculations; Goldman Perimetry-Basic Testing; Assists with Ophthalmic Surgery; Maintains Ophthalmic Equipment; Color Vision Testing; Contrast Visual Acuity; Advanced Contact Lens Evaluating/fitting.; Advanced Retinoscopy Neutralization and Manifest Refraction of Corneal Transplant Patients and Infants;
• Reviews patient information and differentiates between ophthalmic inflammation and infection.
• Performs advanced assessment protocols to test and instructs clinic patients as ordered by the examining physician; Contact Lens; Ophthalmic Clinical Photography; Instructs patients on the insertion and removal of CL lenses, including what contraindications to watch for while using CL lenses
• Facilitates in one or more of the ophthalmic sub-specialties within clinic
• Patient instruction and education as directed by provider, or according to approved protocols
• Assists clinic management to ensure the quality and the accuracy of work performed by COAs and COTs as it pertain to vision testing.

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical experience in Ophthalmology as a technician
• Some experience with administering advanced clinical eye exams
• Completion of an accredited Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist training program and certification
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) Upon Hire

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status