Ophthalmic Assistant

4 weeks ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency Full time
Job Summary

Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a skilled Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team in the CSC Eye Clinic. As a key member of our eye care team, you will be responsible for performing and supervising diagnostic tests for visual acuity and assisting ophthalmologists in the diagnosis and care of eye diseases.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document medical and ophthalmic history of patients
• Perform and document a wide range of diagnostic tests and studies, including visual acuity, refraction, central field, and peripheral field testing
• Conduct tests for color vision, fusion, biometric ruling, retinal correspondence, intra-ocular pressure, corneal sensitivity, pupillary reactions, and diagnosing glaucoma
• Perform slit lamp photography, contact lens fittings, and diagnostic ultrasound
• May administer ophthalmic medications
• May set up and assist in office surgery
• May triage patient calls, messages, and walk-ins as appropriate
• Operate and maintain appropriate medical or diagnostic equipment
• Assist in the planning and selection of new equipment
• May assist with clinical research studies
• Orient medical residents in basic ophthalmic examination techniques

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year Ophthalmic Technology program accredited by The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certification or eligible for certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant, Technician, or Ophthalmic Technologist
• Newly hired or promoted Ophthalmic Technicians who are not certified must begin the process within six months of hire or promotion, and must pass both parts of the exam (written and skill evaluation) within one year of hire

Working Conditions

This part-time (0.7 FTE) position will work days. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for uncertified candidates and a $4,000 sign-on bonus is available for certified (COA, COT, or COMT) eligible external candidates. The position is located at the MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus.

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