Pediatric Ophthalmic Assistant - 0.8 FTE Weekdays

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services seeks a compassionate Ophthalmic Technician (non-certified) to support the Eye Ophthalmology Clinic at Riverside Park Plaza. You will assist pediatric optometrists, conduct visual acuity testing, intraocular pressure, eye drop administration, and EMR data entry, contributing to smooth daily clinic flow and high-quality pediatric care.

The 0.8 FTE position offers a stable schedule Mon-Thu, 8:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• 1 year optical, optometric or ophthalmology experience.
• Patient scheduling and check-in experience.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide Ophthalmic testing including history taking, visual acuity, and intraocular pressure.
• Prepare and examine patients with ophthalmic conditions.
• Facilitate patient flow: scheduling, EMR data entry, eye drop administration, minor procedures.
• Educate patients per physician orders and document in EMR.
• Support care coordination and communication with health care professionals.
• Assist physicians with minor procedures.

Skills

Ophthalmic experience

Scheduling & check-in

Education

BLS Certification

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment

Job description

Fairview Health Services seeks a compassionate Ophthalmic Technician (non-certified) to support the Eye Ophthalmology Clinic at Riverside Park Plaza. You will assist pediatric optometrists, conduct visual acuity testing, intraocular pressure, eye drop administration, and EMR data entry, contributing to smooth daily clinic flow and high-quality pediatric care.

The 0.8 FTE position offers a stable schedule Mon-Thu, 8:00 a.m.