Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician (Pediatric Eye Clinic) - 0.8 FTE

Why M Physicians?

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 / 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: M Health Fairview Pediatric Lion's Eye Clinic - 701 25th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

Hours: 0.8 FTE - 32 hours/week

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.