Ophthalmic Technician

Position Summary

Minnesota Eye Consultants (MEC) is hiring a full-time (1.0 FTE) Ophthalmic Technician I for the Woodbury clinic. This role performs measurements and tests to provide physicians with the information needed for diagnosis and treatment. The position works primarily with Doctors of Optometry but may also care for patients of other MEC providers within the technician’s skill‑set. Starting pay is $20.00–23.00/hour.

Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–5:00 pm, with occasional half‑days on Saturday. The primary location is the Woodbury clinic, but the technician may be scheduled to work shifts at other MEC locations (Bloomington, Blaine, Minnetonka) as needed.

This is an entry‑level position that offers the opportunity to gain experience with complex cases and to be promoted internally through MEC’s developed Ophthalmic Technician career path.

• Welcome and acknowledge all patients and guests according to company standards, anticipate and address service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank others with genuine appreciation.
• Obtain complete patient histories, including chief complaint, past ocular/medical history, family medical/ocular history, and history of allergies and medications.
• Perform and document subjective and objective ophthalmic testing efficiently to provide basic information necessary for ophthalmic examinations. This includes history, visual acuities, lensometry (manual and auto), refractometry, keratometry (manual and automated), visual fields, tonometry, and assistance with office procedures.
• Educate patients regarding diagnostic testing and their clinic visit.
• Open and close exam rooms, ensuring all equipment is clean and ready for the doctor; stock all necessary supplies.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of direct patient care experience within an eye clinic or as a Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or LPN.
• Optometry or Ophthalmology experience preferred but not required.

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

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.

Minnesota Eye Consultants and Northwest Eye Clinic are now sister companies under Unifeye Vision Partners! To view employment opportunities at all of our locations, visit

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.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Medical Practices