Ophthalmic Technician

Minnesota Eye Consultants • Bloomington, MN

61d • Hybrid

About The Position

Minnesota Eye Consultants (MEC) is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Technician I for their Bloomington clinic. This role is responsible for performing measurements and tests to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients. The position primarily works with Doctors of Optometry but may assist other MEC providers. MEC offers a career path for technicians with opportunities for internal promotion and experience with complex cases.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of direct patient care experience within an eye clinic or Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant or LPN experience

Nice To Haves

• Optometry or Ophthalmology experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Welcome and acknowledge all patients and guests according to company standards, anticipate and address service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank others with genuine appreciation.
• 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 information necessary for ophthalmic examinations. This includes but is not limited to: history, visual acuities, lensometry (manual and auto), refractometry, keratometry (manual and automated), visual fields, tonometry, assisting with office procedures
• Educate patients regarding diagnostic testing and their clinic visit
• Open and close exam rooms, ensure all equipment is clean and ready for the doctor; stock all necessary supplies

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED