Technician, Contact Lens

HealthPartners•Saint Louis Park, MN

3d•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates contact lens patients. Designs and fits all types of contact lenses, supplies contact lens care and handling instructions, and provides thorough and adequate follow-up care. Maintains proper documentation of performed procedures.

Requirements

Experience and training necessary to successfully obtain certification by National Contact Lens Examiners.
National Contact Lens Examiners Certification.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
Strong clinical, human relations, and motivational skills.
Proven leadership and effective training skills also required.
Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: Slit Lamp, Lensometer, Corneal Measurement, and Contact Lens Cleaning Equipment; Visual Acuity Equipment; Telephone, POS system.
Must also be able to utilize a PC to send and receive e-mail and attachments.
Familiar with Microsoft & its applications.
NCLE certification required within 2 years.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic fitting of all types of contact lenses including soft, gas permeable, and special designs.
Assists providers and contact lens technician with complex contact lens cases.
Evaluates contact fit on patients who originally had them fitted elsewhere.
Obtains and records patient histories.
Provides routine follow-up care which may include but is not limited to: Rechecks: slit lamp, lensometer, corneal measurements, subjective and objective evaluation of fitting using fluorescein when applicable. Alterations: modifications, cleaning or polishing of contact lenses. Measurements: measures visual acuities.
Orders and maintains adequate diagnostic inventories of items including contact lenses, solutions, and supplies.
Handles money, deposits, and receipts.
Assesses and answers or resolves patient concerns and questions.
Inputs patient history and orders into the POS system daily.
Performs other tasks as assigned.