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University of Minnesota Physicians · 3 months ago

Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$22.47/hr - $39.17/hr

1+ years exp

University of Minnesota Physicians is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing medicine, seeking motivated individuals for clinical roles. The Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician will record patient history, assist with testing and procedures, and ensure patient satisfaction in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Health CareHospitalMedicalOutpatient CarePharmaceutical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)Clinical experience in OphthalmologyPatient history recordingVisual Assessment testing

Required

JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) and two years of clinical experience in Ophthalmology as a COT or COA

JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) and two years of clinical experience in Ophthalmology

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

Benefits

Competitive wages

Healthcare (including vision & dental)

401K

Parking & tuition assistance

Company

University of Minnesota Physicians

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University of Minnesota Physicians provides exceptional patient care, conducts medical research, and trains health professionals.

Founded in 1997

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.umphysicians.org/

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