Ophthalmic Technician

Northwest Eye • Golden Valley, MN

87d • Hybrid

About The Position

Northwest Eye is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Technician for their Golden Valley 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 is 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday between 7 am and 5 pm. While based in Golden Valley, the role requires some travel to other Northwest Eye Clinic locations (Crosstown, Maple Grove, St. Anthony, and Wayzata).

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), visual fields, and tonometry.
• Assist with office procedures.
• Perform contact lens insertions and removals (I&R's).
• 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.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED