Ophthalmic Technician

Minnesota Eye Consultants is proudly part of the Unifeye Vision Partners family. The Minnesota Eye Consultants (MEC) is one of the premier eye care practices in the nation, known for its culture 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) Ophthalmic Technician for our Woodbury clinic. Position Summary This position is responsible for performing measurements and tests that provide the physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment. The role primarily works with Doctors of Optometry but may see patients for any MEC provider within the technician's skill‑set. Starting pay is $20.00‑23.00 per hour. Location / Schedule This position will work Monday‑Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and may require an occasional half‑day on Saturday. The home base is the Woodbury clinic, but the position may be scheduled to work shifts at other MEC locations as needed (Bloomington, Blaine, and Minnetonka). Career Path This role provides a great opportunity to start a career as one of the technicians on our MEC team. MEC offers technicians the ability to gain experience with complex cases and to be promoted internally through a developed OT career path. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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, including history, visual acuities, lensometry (manual and auto), refractometry, keratometry (manual and automated), visual fields, tonometry, and assisting with office procedures. Educate patients regarding diagnostic testing and their clinic visit. Open and close exam rooms, ensure all equipment is clean and ready for the doctor, and stock all necessary supplies. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 1 year of direct patient care experience within an eye clinic or experience as a Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant or LPN. Optometry or Ophthalmology experience preferred but not required. Benefits 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 About Us At MEC, our areas of expertise range from cataract surgery and premium lens implants, to 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Minnesota Eye Consultants is proud to offer patients convenient access to eye care across the Twin Cities. We have 5 locations, each with an onsite ambulatory surgery center (ASC). 9801 Dupont Ave S ASC: Suite 100 Laser Procedures: Suite 120 Clinic: Suite 200 Bloomington, MN 55431 12501 Whitewater Drive (East Building) Clinic: Suite 310 ASC: Suite 320 Minnetonka, MN 55343 7125 Tamarack Rd Clinic: Suite 100 ASC: Suite 200 Laser Procedures: Suite 250 Woodbury, MN 55125 #J-18808-Ljbffr