Optometrist
Optometrist
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09-06-2025
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- NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center is seeking a licensed Optometrist to provide quality eye care in a community-focused environment.Our practice is a diverse urban community health center in North Minneapolis whose mission is partnering to create a healthier community.Location and hours:
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This position is located on-site at the NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center2220 Plymouth Avenue North Minneapolis MN 55411.The work schedule will be flexible and negotiable with the possibility of working up to 24 hours per week depending on availability and may include occasional evenings or Saturday shifts. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About this position type:
This is a part-time non-benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as an Optometrist.
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In this position you will:- Examine eyes to determine visual efficiency and performance by means of instrumentation and observation and prescribes corrective procedures.
- Conserve improve and correct vision through use of lenses prisms orthoptic exercises visual training and control of the visual environment.
- Examine and treat patients for visual pathology or ocular manifestations of systemic disease and refers those with pathological conditions to appropriate specialists when necessary.
- Examine and treat patients with acute eye problems such as infections and foreign bodies.
- Assist in establishing optometric service policies and procedures.
- Supervise ancillary staff.
- Assist in community health screenings.
- Provide current vision-related educational material to clinic staff.
- Doctor of Optometry degree from an optometric school or college approved by the Minnesota State Board of Optometry.
- A valid license as an optometrist issued by the State of Minnesota.
- Certification of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Pharmacology; must maintain Schedule IV and V licensure for DEA controlled substances.
- Experience with:
- Visual
fields OCT and fundus photography.
- Glaucoma diagnosis and treatment and diabetic eye examinations.
- Epic or another similar electronic health record.
- Knowledge of the theory techniques and practices of optometry.
- Ability to communicate proficiently in English and an additional language (Spanish or Hmong preferred).
- A desire to work in a multi-cultural multi-disciplinary setting.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and clinic staff.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities eliminate inequities and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy all people are valued and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community competitive pay work-life balance a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more atThe Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions please contact:
Brooke McNamara
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Employment Type
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