Ophthalmic Technician I

Minnesota Eye Consultants • Bloomington, MN

379d • $20 - $23

About The Position

Minnesota Eye Consultants (MEC) is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at MEC is one of excellence and teamwork. We are passionate about patient care and dedicated to improving quality of life through life-changing vision procedures and treatments. MN Eye Consultants is currently hiring for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Ophthalmic Technician I for our Bloomington clinic. The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for performing measurements and tests that provide the physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment. This position primarily works with the Ophthalmologists but may see patients for any MEC provider within their skill-set. Starting pay is $20.00-23.00/hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant or Technician

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support within six months of employment
• COA, COT or COMT preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Open exam rooms at the beginning of the shift, ensure all equipment is clean and ready for the doctor
• Obtain complete patient histories including chief complaint, past ocular/medical history, family medical/ocular history and history of allergies and medications.
• Perform and document subjective and objective ophthalmic testing efficiently to provide basic and extensive information necessary for ophthalmic examinations.
• Acquaint all patients with the office procedures to which they will be exposed. Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how they will be affected during the tests.
• Assist in the maintenance and calibration of equipment
• Assist with ongoing education and mentoring of staff
• Stock all necessary supplies; clean all equipment and close down exam rooms at the end of the day
• Regularly communicate and interact with Clinic Manager, MD's, OD's, and other members of the clinical team.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees