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Fairview Health Services
Ophthalmic Assistant - Certified or Non-Certified
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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
Job Description
Ophthalmic Assistant
- Certified or Non-Certified Fairview Health Services
- 3.3 Minneapolis, MN Job Details $24.08
- $37.
Full Job Description Responsibilities/Job Description:
Fairview has a Casual Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician opening at M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday, with start times of 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., or 8:30 a.m., ending between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. This role does not require weekends or holidays. 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.
Hours:
Casual Qualifications:
$24.08- $37.