Orthoptist

Northwest Eye; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 46,838 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northwest Eye is seeking an Orthoptist for their Woodbury location. The role involves performing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic assessments and developing treatment plans for patients with visual disorders.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with the clinical team and patients. Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• Prioritize patients for maximum patient flow.
• Triage and manage secure messaging process.
• Clean equipment between patients.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic assessments of patients.
• Develop treatment plans in accordance with ophthalmologist.
• Communicate prescriptions to pharmacies and document in charts.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical

Problem solver

Personable and empathetic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BA or BS degree

American Orthoptic Council certification

COT/COMT certified preferred

Maintain certification in CPR

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.

Orthoptist at our Woodbury location.

Position Summary

To accurately and efficiently perform an extensive number of advanced level data collection functions 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. Assist in the training and mentoring of less experienced clinical staff. Starting pay is $34.00-38.00/hour.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic assessment of children and adults with strabismus, amblyopia, diplopia and disturbances of binocular function.
• Performs visual assessment of non-verbal patients using teller acuity cards, visual preference assessment and fixation assessment.
• Binocular vision is assessed using stereo testing including Titmus, Randot E, Randot stereo tests, Lang and Haploscopic instruments such as the Synoptophore or Troposcope.
• Ocular alignment is assessed using all methods available including prism and cover, single cover, simultaneous prism and cover, Maddox rod, Hirschberg, Krimsky and knowledge of the Bielschowsky three‑step test.
• Vergence amplitudes for phoric deviations, both vertical and horizontal are measured when necessary.
• Treatment plans for amblyopia, diplopia and other forms of strabismus are developed in accordance with the referring ophthalmologist and carried out by the orthoptist.
• Press on prism and sphere application.
• Bangerter foil treatment and application.
• Advanced lensometry, including measurements of prism in glasses.
• Knowledge of visual malingering and the tests necessary to make the diagnosis.
• Assisting in in‑office procedure for adjustable suture.
• Specific skill may include refraction, visual field testing, electrophysiologic testing, low‑vision testing and surgical assisting.
• Communicates prescriptions and refills to pharmacies and documents in patient’s charts.
• Knowledge of equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration.
• Interacts with MDs, ODs, Clinic Manager, Executive Director.
• Interacts with other members of the clinical team.

Other Requirements

• Prioritize patients for maximum patient flow.
• Triage.
• Manage secure messaging process.
• Clean equipment between patients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Analytical.
• Problem solver.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Personable and empathetic with patient’s needs and concerns.
• Ability to work as a team member.

  Education & Certifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • BA or BS degree.
  • American Orthoptic Council certification.
  • COT/COMT certified preferred.
  • Maintain certification in CPR.

  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

  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.