Ophthalmic Assistant - Non-Certified

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a non-certified Ophthalmic Assistant for the Ophthalmology Clinic at the M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center. This is a benefits-eligible, 0.8 FTE day-shift position, scheduled Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Eye Care team provides diagnosis and treatment for eye disorders across ophthalmology and optometry subspecialties using advanced technology. The assistant supports physicians and clinic staff in daily patient flow and helps ophthalmologists and optometrists prepare and examine patients with eye diseases. Duties include ophthalmic testing, completing pre-visit planning, entering information in the electronic medical record, administering eye drops, scheduling appointments and tests, educating patients, coordinating care as directed, and assisting with minor procedures.

Requirements

One year of optical, optometric, or ophthalmology experience.
Patient scheduling and check-in experience.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Ophthalmic equipment experience.

Responsibilities

Perform ophthalmic testing, including medical history taking, visual acuity testing, intraocular pressure measurement, glasses neutralization, automated refraction, visual field testing, and basic contact lens fitting and insertion and removal instruction.
Administer eye drops and provide patient education.
Complete pre-visit planning for the daily schedule, testing, and patient chief complaints.
Ensure patient testing is completed before patients are roomed.
Answer and direct concerns received through phone calls or task assignments, and assist with care coordination as directed.
Provide patient education, as ordered by a physician, about medications, tests, and procedures, and document the education in the EMR.
Provide information to other health care professionals related to patient care.
Assist physicians and providers with minor patient procedures.
Support efficient daily clinic flow, including scheduling appointments and tests and entering patient information in the EMR.