Ophthalmic Assistant - Certified

Fairview has an opening for an Ophthalmic Assistant - Certified at the Ophthalmology Clinic located at the M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center.

This is a .8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period), benefits-eligible day-shift opening, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8AM-4:30PM.

Our dedicated Eye Care team of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Orthoptists, and Nurses, along with Certified Technicians and Assistants, provides next-level diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders using state-of-the-art technology. Our providers specialize in various ophthalmology and optometry subspecialties, including Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and Vitreoretinal Disease. Our all-inclusive approach ensures our present and future patients receive the best outcome possible.

This specialized Registered Nurse performs both independent nursing and delegated medical functions. The independent nursing includes assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patient population(s) usually in specialty or acute care clinics. The delegated medical function includes participation in and coordination of delegated patient care to other health care team members. The RN is responsible for performing these functions in accordance with all policy, procedure, and professional practice guidelines. Assists provider with complex procedures and independently completes a variety of tasks including, but not limited to as injections, phone triage, and preparation of education materials, patient education, patient vital checks, chart documentation and monitors standards of care. Keeps up to date on technological advances and new pharmaceutical products.

The Ophthalmic Assistant - Certified assists physicians and clinical/clerical staff in the efficient daily clinic flow of patients in the clinic. Assists ophthalmologists and optometrists in the preparation and examination of patients with ophthalmic diseases of the eye. Facilitates efficient patient flow in the clinic, including scheduling appointments and tests, entering EMR patient information, administering eye drops, and assisting with minor procedures. Listens effectively in order to follow instructions from multiple sources. Spends 95% of assigned clinic time in the examination/treatment area of the clinic. The remaining 5% of assigned time is considered "other duties as assigned".

Responsibilities

• Provide Appropriate and Accurate Ophthalmic Testing, including: Medical History Taking; Visual Acuity Testing; Measuring Intraocular Pressure; Glasses Neutralization – Reading Glasses Rx; Automated Refraction; Administering of Eye Drops; Patient Education; Humphrey Visual Field Testing; Contact Lens – Basic Fit & I & R.
• Completes pre-visit planning of daily schedule, testing and patient’s chief complaint
• Ensures all patient testing is performed prior to patients being roomed.
• Provides Patient Education instruction to patients per physician order regarding medications, tests and procedures. Documents education given in the EMR.
• Keeps environment clean, stocked, organized, and efficient
• Assists physicians/providers with minor patient procedures
• Administers eye drops and performs inter-ocular pressure checks
• Assists with minor procedures, i.e. intraocular injections, biopsies, botox etc.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience in ophthalmology.
• Patient scheduling and check-in experience.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

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, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.