Minneapolis, MN, USA
16 days ago
Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician (Pediatric Eye Clinic)

Why M Physicians?  

 

The Lions Children's Eye Clinic is the leading clinic in the upper Midwest for children’s eye care. With four dedicated pediatric ophthalmologists, we help children as young as a few days old up through kids in their late teens improve their sight and eye function. Our patients benefit from the knowledge, compassion, and innovation that our care providers bring to their work in the clinic. 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 / M Physicians 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: Lion's Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinic - 701 25th Ave S, Floor 3, Minneapolis, MN 55454 

Hours: 1.0 FTE (Monday-Friday

Sign-On Bonus: Bonus may be available to qualified applicants 

Benefits: This is eligible for M Physicians’ outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and much more! 

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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