Ophthalmic Technician I

Minnesota Eye Consultants•Woodbury, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Minnesota Eye Consultants (MEC) is hiring a full-time Ophthalmic Technician I for its Woodbury clinic. The role performs measurements and tests that provide physicians with information needed to diagnose conditions and prescribe treatment. The position primarily works with Doctors of Optometry, but may see patients for any MEC provider within the technician’s skill set. The position’s home base is Woodbury, with shifts at MEC’s Blaine, Bloomington, and Minnetonka locations as needed. MEC describes this as an opportunity to gain experience with complex cases and advance internally through its ophthalmic technician career path. Starting pay is $20.00–$23.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of direct patient care experience within an eye clinic, or experience as a Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or LPN.

Nice To Haves

Optometry or ophthalmology experience.

Responsibilities

Welcome and acknowledge patients and guests according to company standards; anticipate and address service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and express appreciation.
Obtain complete patient histories, including chief complaint, ocular and medical history, family ocular and medical history, allergies, and medications.
Perform and document subjective and objective ophthalmic testing efficiently to provide basic information for ophthalmic examinations.
Perform tests including visual acuity, manual and automated lensometry, refractometry, manual and automated keratometry, and visual fields; perform tonometry and assist with office procedures.
Educate patients about diagnostic testing and their clinic visit.
Open and close examination rooms, ensure equipment is clean and ready for the doctor, and stock necessary supplies.