Ophthalmic Assistant - Certified or Non-Certified

Our providers specialize in various ophthalmology and optometry subspecialties including Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma, Neuro Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and Vitreoretinal Disease. Our dedicated Eye Care team of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Orthoptists and Nurses, along with Certified Technicians and Assistants, provide next level diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the eye using state of the art technology.

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Fairview has a Casual Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician opening at M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center. 

Our dedicated Eye Care team of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Orthoptists and Nurses, along with Certified Technicians and Assistants, provide next level diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the eye using state of the art technology. Our providers specialize in various ophthalmology and optometry subspecialties including Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma, Neuro Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and Vitreoretinal Disease. Our all-inclusive approach ensures our present and future patients receive the best outcome possible.

 

What you will do:

• Records patient history while following JCAHPO / Fairview guidelines

• Tests and records basic Visual Assessment tasks with patients

• Assists with testing including Visual Fields, Pupillary Assessments, Lensometry, Keratometry, and supplementary testing

• Schedules initial and follow-up appointments, including labs

• Assists with minor procedures and administers eye drops

• Assists with overall clinic flow and patient satisfaction

 

What you will need:

• As a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT): JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) and two years of clinical experience in Ophthalmology as a COT or COA

• As a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA):  JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) and two years of clinical experience in Ophthalmology

• As a Non-certified Ophthalmic Assistant (OA): One year of clinical experience in Optometry/Ophthalmology and the ability to obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification within 2 years of hire is required

 

If selected for hire, compensation and job classification will be individually determined based on a candidate’s specific background, including licensure, certifications, and experience level.

 

Location: M Health Fairview Clinic and Surgery Center - 909 Fulton St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55455

Hours: Casual

Qualifications:

$24.08- $37.53 Hourly