Ophthalmic Testing Assistant – Blaine, MN

Ophthalmic Testing Assistant Job - Blaine, MN

Minnesota Eye Consultants (MEC) is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. Web believe in One Team, All In. The culture at MEC is one of excellence and teamwork. We are passionate about patient care and dedicated to improving quality of life through life-changing vision procedures and treatments.

MN Eye Consultants is currently hiring for a full-time (1.0 FTE) an Ophthalmic Testing Assistant in our Blaine clinic.

Position Summary: The Ophthalmic Testing Assistant is responsible for supporting clinical flow by performing visual field and OCT testing. Starting pay is $18.50-$21.00/hour.

Location/

Schedule:

• This position will work Monday-Friday, between the hours of 7:00am-5:00pm.
• The Home base for this position is the Minnesota Eye Consultants Blaine clinic however may be scheduled to work shifts at the other clinic locations as needed (Minnetonka, Bloomington, and Woodbury).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs patient workups along with preliminary and diagnostic testing including visual acuity, patient history, lensometry if needed, and visual fields in accordance with established protocols.
• Facilitates efficient patient flow by monitoring schedules and identifies potential schedule conflicts. Notifies appropriate member of management or designee of issues for proper resolution.
• Ensures and maintains order in assigned work areas.
• Participates in regular team meetings and reports team progress to ensure effective team and inter-department communications.
• Attends and participates in research project initiation meetings when requested.
• Responsible for ongoing professional self-development training and skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of six months customer service experience required.
• Experience working in healthcare settings preferred, but not required.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Other Benefits:
  Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

About Us: At MEC, our areas of expertise range from cataract surgery and premium lens implants, treatment of corneal disease and glaucoma, oculofacial and aesthetic services, to LASIK – laser vision correction. Our mission is to preserve, restore, and enhance vision through research, teaching, and providing the highest quality medical and surgical care to patients.

MN Eye Consultants and Northwest Eye Clinic are now sister companies under Unifeye Vision Partners! To view employment opportunities at all of our locations go to

Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.