What is the role of a Ophthalmic Assistant - Retina at MN Retina Associates, LLC?

The Ophthalmic Assistant - Retina position at MN Retina Associates, LLC is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the relevant field.

Where is this Ophthalmic Assistant - Retina job located?

Glencoe, Minnesota, 55336, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Ophthalmic Assistant - Retina role?

Full-time or part-time position

What industry does this Ophthalmic Assistant - Retina position belong to?

This role spans multiple industries.

What is the expected salary for this Ophthalmic Assistant - Retina job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Ophthalmic Assistant - Retina at MN Retina Associates, LLC | Jobs and Employment

Minnesota Retina Associates is a Twin Cities based partner practice of Northwest Eye Clinic and Minnesota Eye Consultants. We are passionate about patient care and dedicated to improving quality of life through life-changing vision procedures and treatments.

Minnesota Retina Associates is currently hiring for part-time (0.4 FTE) Ophthalmic Assistants in our Glencoe location. This will be two days (Wednesdays and Thursdays).

Position Summary

The Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for diagnostic testing and work-up as delegated by the physician to allow for proper professional diagnosis of the patient's conditions. Our practice offers advancement opportunities and on-the-job training and we promote and encourage growth. Team members can work to advance from COA to COT and COMT and will be supported on this journey. Starting pay is $24.00-$28.00/hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform and document subjective and objective ophthalmic testing efficiently to provide basic information necessary for ophthalmic examinations. This includes but is not limited to: history, visual acuities, lensometry (manual and auto), refractometry, keratometry (manual and automated), visual fields, tonometry, assisting with office procedures, perform contact lens I&R’s
Educate patients regarding diagnostic testing and their clinic visit
Open and close exam rooms, ensure all equipment is clean and ready for the doctor, stock all necessary supplies
Inform patients of the purpose of all tests performed and how they will be affected during the tests
Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent
Optometry or ophthalmology experience preferred (retina experience a plus but not required)
JCAHPO certification preferred
Contact lens experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations Required:

COA, COT or COMT preferred but not required

Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Key Words: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, CMA, Certified Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmic Tech, Ophthalmic Tech/Assistant, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology Assistant, Ophthalmology Technician, Ophthalmology Technologist, Optometric Tech, Optometric Assistant

Ophthalmic Assistant - Retina at MN Retina Associates, LLC – Glencoe, Minnesota

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