Ophthalmic Assistant - Retina

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Minnesota Retina Associates is a Twin Cities based partner practice of Northwest Eye Clinic and Minnesota Eye Consultants. We are passionate about patient care and dedicated to improving quality of life through life‑changing vision procedures and treatments.

The Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for diagnostic testing and work‑up as delegated by the physician to allow for proper professional diagnosis of the patient's conditions. Our practice offers advancement opportunities and on‑the‑job training and we promote and encourage growth. Team members can work to advance from COA to COT and COMT and will be supported on this journey. This position will work Monday‑Thursday, between the hours of 7:00 AM‑5:00 PM.

Starting pay is $24.00‑$28.00/hour.

• 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, perform contact lens I&R’s.
• 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.
• Inform patients of the purpose of all tests performed and how they will be affected during the tests.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Optometry or ophthalmology experience preferred (retina experience a plus but not required).
• JCAHPO certification preferred.
• Contact lens experience preferred.

• COA, COT or COMT preferred but not required.

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) 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

Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Key Words:
Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, CMA, Certified Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmic Tech, Ophthalmic Tech/Assistant, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology Assistant, Ophthalmology Technician, Ophthalmology Technologist, Optometric Tech, Optometric Assistant

Senior level:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Full-time.

Job function:
Health Care Provider. Industries:
Medical Practices.