Ophthalmic AssistantTechnician (Ophthalmology)

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 candidates specific background including licensure certifications and experience level.

Location: M Health Fairview Clinic and Surgery Center - 909 Fulton St. SE Minneapolis MN 55455

Hours: 40 hours/week

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

Benefits: This is a benefit eligible position: Competitive wages Healthcare (including vision & dental) 401K parking & tuition assistance and more!

Compensation:

22.92 - 39.95 USD Hourly

At M Physicians we believe in pay transparency and equity. The compensation for each position is based on experience skills qualifications and other role-specific considerations. Our total compensation is designed to support your well-being career growth and work-life balance.

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 1200 physicians 300 advanced practice providers and 2200 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.