Ophthalmic Technician

Northwest Eye•Minnetonka, MN

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

Northwest Eye is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Technician for their Minnetonka (Crosstown) clinic. This role involves performing diagnostic testing and work-ups as delegated by the physician to aid in patient diagnosis and instill patient confidence. The position will work closely with children and requires 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday between 7 am and 5 pm. While the home base is Minnetonka, some travel to other Northwest Eye Clinic locations (Golden Valley, Maple Grove, St. Anthony, Wayzata) is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Optometry or ophthalmology experience preferred
JCAHPO certification preferred
Contact lens experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform and document subjective and objective ophthalmic testing efficiently to provide basic information necessary for ophthalmic examinations.
Conduct history taking, visual acuities, lensometry (manual and auto), refractometry, keratometry (manual and automated), and visual fields testing.
Perform tonometry.
Assist with office procedures.
Perform contact lens insertion and removal (I&R).
Educate patients regarding diagnostic testing and their clinic visit.
Open and close exam rooms, ensuring all equipment is clean and ready for the doctor.
Stock all necessary supplies.
Inform patients of the purpose of all tests performed and how they will be affected during the tests.
All other duties as assigned.