Ophthalmic Technician - Certified - Sr

Job Overview

Fairview has an opening for a Certified Ophthalmic Technician at the Ophthalmology Clinic located at the M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center.

This is a .8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period), benefits-eligible opening on day shift (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8AM-4:30PM or 7:30AM-4PM.

Our dedicated Eye Care team of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Orthoptists, and Nurses, along with Certified Technicians and Assistants, provides next-level diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders 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.

The Ophthalmic Technician conducts basic clinical diagnostic testing 90% of the time in Ophthalmology Clinic under the direction of an Ophthalmologist. Completes ordered patient testing in conjunction with a physician's examination. Responsible for the daily application of the AIDET customer services tools in order to ensure a positive experience for the patient, as measured by clinic metrics. Assists the coordination of the specialty clinic and maintains required company training. Subject matter expert for training peers and troubleshooting advanced patient or clinical issues.

Responsibilities

• Records patient history while following guidelines. Key sections include: Medical / surgical history; History of the present eye problem; Family history; Social history; Review of systems;
• Tests and records basic Visual Assessment tasks with patients, including: Age-appropriate visual acuity for all acuity levels. (i.e. finger count, hand motion, light/no light perception.); Amsler figures and pinhole occluders; Visual acuity tests for low vision and near vision; Manifest Refraction; Cycloplegic Refraction
• Performs Testing including but not limited to Visual Fields, Pupillary Assessments, Lensometry, Keratometry, and supplementary testing; Humphrey Visual Field Testing; Goldmann perimeter, including calibration; Confrontation fields; Pupil function, both direct and consensual response; Swinging light test; Neutralizing and recording spectacle lenses using automated and manual lens meters; Automated and manual keratometry; Color vision; Pachymetry; Schirmer tests; Keratometry/Corneal Topography; Ascans/IOL Calculations; Technical participation in clinical trials (obtains certification); Maintains and calibrates ophthalmic equipment, per manufacturer specs
• Provides expertise to clinic staff through precepting staff, obtaining certification to do studies, and/or cross training in other areas of the clinic.

Required Qualifications

• 7 years of clinical experience in Ophthalmology as a technician or COA
• Certification to conduct studies and/or one year of precepting experience and/or one year of experience in another area of ophthalmology (i.e. imaging)
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician Administered by Joint Commission on Allied Health Perssonel in Ophthalmology
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) Upon Hire

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status