Ophthalmic Technologist - Certified

Fairview is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented certified Ophthalmic Technologist to join the Eye Ophthalmology Clinic team at M Health Fairview Riverside Park Plaza Building. In this role, you will support pediatric optometrists and other eye care professionals in providing exceptional care to children and their families.

About the role

You will assist with patient intake, vision testing, diagnostic procedures, patient education, and clinic operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicated to improving children's eye health.

Schedule

This is a 0.8 FTE, benefits-eligible position (64 hours per pay period) with scheduled hours Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role offers a predictable schedule with no weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate and accurate ophthalmic testing and documentation, including:
  • Takes medical history
  • Tests visual acuity
  • Measures intraocular pressure
  • Glasses neutralization (reading glasses Rx)
  • Automated refraction
  • Manifest refraction
  • Administers eye drops
  • Provides patient education
  • Tests Humphrey visual field
  • Fits patients for contact lens (basic fit + insertion & removal)
  • Retinoscopy neutralization of refractive error
  • Keratometry/corneal topography
  • A-scans/IOL calculations
  • Goldman perimetry (basic testing)
  • Assists with ophthalmic surgery
  • Maintains ophthalmic equipment
  • Color vision testing
  • Contrast visual acuity
  • Advanced contact lens evaluating/fitting
  • Advanced retinoscopy neutralization and manifest refraction of corneal transplant patients and infants
  • Reviews patient information and differentiates between ophthalmic inflammation and infection
• Performs advanced assessment protocols to test and instruct clinic patients as ordered by the examining physician, including:
  • Contact lens
  • Ophthalmic clinical photography
• Instructs patients on the insertion and removal of contact lenses, including contraindications to watch for while using them
• Facilitates in one or more of the ophthalmic sub-specialties within the clinic
• Provides patient instruction and education as directed by the provider or according to approved protocols
• Assists clinic management to ensure the quality and accuracy of work performed by COAs and COTs related to vision testing
• Completes daily application of AIDET customer service tools to ensure a positive patient experience
• Assists in coordinating the specialty clinic and maintains required company training

Requirements

• 3 years of clinical experience in ophthalmology as a technician
• Some experience with administering advanced clinical eye exams
• Completion of an accredited Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist training program and certification
• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross) upon hire

Benefits

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick and safe time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plans
• Early access to earned wages

For additional information, visit Fairview Benefits.

Pay

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, the organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If eligible, a sign-on bonus may be offered based on the approved program at the time of the offer.