Optometric Assistant - Brooklyn Park and Eagan Clinics

Fairview Health Services; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking an Optometric Assistant for its Brooklyn Park Clinic. The role involves assisting optometrists, managing patient interactions, and documenting procedures. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on patient care.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

PTO (24 days per year)

403B with up to a 6% employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Optometry Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Lensometer experience required.
• Two or more years' experience working with contact lens preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care, treatment, and education of optometry patients.
• Document patient history and perform visual acuities.
• Manage scheduling appointments and handle telephone inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an Optometry Assistant program

Graduate from an accredited Optometric Assistant program (CPO or CPOT)

Medical Assistant program

Tools

Lensometer

Job description

Job Overview

Looking to bring your optometry experience into a clinical setting?

We at Fairview Health Services are looking for Optometric Assistant to work out of our Brooklyn Park Clinic! This position will also travel to our Eagan location. This is a full time (80 hours every two weeks), benefit eligible position. Some of the benefits we offer at Fairview include medical insurance - as low as $0, dental insurance - also a $0 option, PTO (24 days per year starting), and 403B with up to a 6% employer match; click here to learn more and get all the details. Pay for this role starts at $22/hr and increases based on experience.

The Assist Optometrist participates in the smooth and efficient operation of the department. They assist in the care, treatment, and education of optometry patients. The will provide services to patients, staff, and others in a respectful and courteous manner.

• Acquires a complete medical and ophthalmic history, patient history, and charts procedures for medical records; performs and records visual acuities; reads old lens in lensometer and documents. Performs basic screening of muscles, pupils, and confrontational fields.
• Performs retinal imaging, OCT and visual fields' testing as needed. Uses Automated refractor and I-Care or tonopen to measure pressure.
• Autoclaves instruments for procedures and handles the ordering and dispensing of contact lens
• Documentation and coding for diagnosis and procedures for insurance information
• Assists patients with scheduling appointments; answers telephone messages when able; screens all messages before they are given to the optometrist.

Required

• Graduate of an Optometry Assistant program or equivalent experience
• Lensometer experience

Preferred

• Graduate from an accredited Optometric Assistant program (CPO or CPOT) or Medical Assistant program
• Optometric/Ophthalmic experience
• Two or more years' experience working with contact lens

We are also looking for people with the following skills:High standard of creative prioritization skills and priority setting. Shown focus on customer service/patient care with every interaction. Excellent public relations and communication skills. Work as an effective team member to deliver outstanding care. Ability to use appropriate computer applications. Ability to work independently, demonstrate critical thinking skills and engage in ongoing process improvement. Ability to accept change.

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 for additional 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.

EEO Statement

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