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Ophthalmic Assistant II, Eye Care

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Burnsville, MN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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What they do

An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.

$44,135 / year median in Minnesota

+25% projected growth

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Job Description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Ophthalmic Assistant II to join our Eye Care team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

Provides basic preparation of the patient for ophthalmic tests, evaluation, or treatment ensuring quality patient services.

Work Schedule:

Fulltime 1.0 fte. Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:30am-5:00pm

Required Qualifications:

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Certification through JCAHPO as an Ophthalmic Assistant is required within 2 years of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients. Detail oriented individual with strong human relations and organizational skills. General ophthalmology equipment including, but not limited to: phoropters, keratometers, slit lamps, tonometer's, corneal and retinal imaging, retinoscopes, lensometers, and visual fields. General computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, image viewing software, and EPIC medical records.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

Satisfactory completion of an accredited home study course in Ophthalmic Assisting or Satisfactory completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant program or Equivalent related experience.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!