Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Technician (COT) or Technologist (COMT) (Part-Time)

SUMMARY

Hennepin Healthcare has an opening for a Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Technician (COT) or Technologist (COMT) in our CSC Eye Clinic. This part-time (0.7 FTE) position will work days.
Below are the pay ranges for each level:
Ophthalmic Assistant – Min: $23.56 – Max: $35.34
Ophthalmic Technician – Min: $29.08 – Max: $43.62
Ophthalmic Technologist – Min: $33.32 – Max: $49.98

A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for uncertified candidates and a $4,000 sign-on bonus is available for certified (COA, COT, or COMT) eligible external candidates (contract/temporary workers and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

Under direction, performs work of moderate difficulty in performing and supervising the performance of a wide range of diagnostic tests for visual acuity and for use by ophthalmologists in the diagnosis and care of diseases of the eyes.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Obtains and documents medical and ophthalmic history of patients
Performs and documents a wide range of diagnostic tests and studies such as visual acuity, refraction, central field, and peripheral field testing
Performs tests for color vision, fusion, biometric ruling, retinal correspondence, intra-ocular pressure, corneal sensitivity, pupillary reactions, and diagnosing glaucoma
Performs slit lamp photography, contact lens fittings, and diagnostic ultrasound
May administer ophthalmic medications
May set up and assist in office surgery
May triage patient calls, messages and walk-ins as appropriate
Operates and maintains appropriate medical or diagnostic equipment
Assists in the planning and selection of new equipment
May assist with clinical research studies
Orients medical residents in basic ophthalmic examination techniques
Performs related work as required, but only after appropriate training

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of a two (2) year Ophthalmic Technology program accredited by The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
OR
An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Certification or eligible for certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant, Technician, or Ophthalmic Technologist
Newly hired or promoted Ophthalmic Technicians who are not certified must begin the process within six (6) months of hire or promotion, and must pass both parts of the exam (written and skill evaluation) within one (1) year of hire

Title: Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Technician (COT) or Technologist (COMT) (Part-Time)

Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Requisition ID: 241960