Ophthalmic Technician II Job – Blaine, MN
Minnesota Eye Consultants (MEC) is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at MEC is one 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 II for our Blaine clinic.
Position Summary
The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for performing measurements and tests that provide the physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment. This position primarily works with the Ophthalmologists but may see patients for any MEC provider within their skill-set. Starting pay is $25.00-30.00/hour.
Location/Schedule
The home base of this position is the Blaine clinic, but may be scheduled to work shifts at the other MEC locations as needed (Bloomington, Minnetonka and Woodbury). This position works Monday-Friday with hours varying between 7:00am – 5:00pm and Saturday mornings on rotation 7:30a-12p.
Career Path
The rewarding Ophthalmic Technician career path at Minnesota Eye offers advancement opportunities, on-the-job training, free courses for Continuing Education credits, and a healthy work-life balance. At MEC, we promote and encourage growth. Team members can work to advance from COA to COT, COMT and even OSA and will be supported on this journey.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Open exam rooms at the beginning of the shift, ensure all equipment is clean and ready for the doctor
- 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 and extensive information necessary for ophthalmic examinations. This includes but is not limited to: history, visual acuities, lensometry (manual and auto), keratometry (manual and automated) visual fields, tonometry, A-scan, B-scan, fundus photography, perform refractive surgery workup’s, assist with basic and complex clinical procedures
- Acquaint all patients with the office procedures to which they will be exposed. Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how they will be affected during the tests.
- Assist in the maintenance and calibration of equipment
- Assist with ongoing education and mentoring of staff
- Stock all necessary supplies; clean all equipment and close down exam rooms at the end of the day
- Regularly communicate and interact with Clinic Manager, MD’s, OD’s, and other members of the clinical team
Qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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1-2 years of experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant or Technician
Certificates, Licensees and/or Registrations Required:
- Basic Life Support within six months of employment
- COA, COT or COMT preferred but not required
Benefits
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Other Benefits: 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, 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.
MN Eye Consultants and Northwest Eye Clinic are now sister companies under Unifeye Vision Partners! To view employment opportunities at all of our locations go to www.unifeyejobs.com
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.
Patient Service Representative Job – Blaine, MN
Patient Service Representative Job – Blaine, MN
Minnesota Eye Consultants (MEC) is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at MEC is one 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 Patient Service Representative for our Blaine clinic.
MN Eye Consultants is currently hiring for a full-time Patient Service Representative for our Blaine clinic.
SUMMARY
The Patient Service Representative is responsible for welcoming patients and visitors to MEC in a warm and friendly manner and helping to prepare for their visit. This includes problem resolution and assisting with paperwork including demographics, insurance information, and collecting co-payments and/or past due balances in a timely manner. Starting pay is $18.50-21.00.
LOCATION & SCHEDULE
This position is based in our Blaine clinic but will be required to work shifts at other MEC clinics as needed. This position will work an 8 hour shift Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:30am – 5pm and every other Saturday morning from 7:30am-1:30pm (would then get a day off during the week).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Welcome patients and visitors in a warm, friendly, prompt manner as the first point of contact in the overall patient experience and assist with navigational needs and appointment scheduling.
- Verify, obtain, enter and update patient demographics, insurance, referring physician, primary care provider, and other required fields as assigned.
- Assist patients with completion of pertinent forms including but not limited to medical history, patient agreement, workers compensation.
- Collect patient payments for self-pay appointments, co-payments, outstanding balances, and fees for contact lens related items.
- Daily cash reconciliation and posting of cash batch.
- Coordinate and assist patients with transportation needs.
- Prepare patient charts in advance for both clinic and laser visits including printing fee tickets for add on appointments.
- Prepare surgery and dry eye patient packets and laser post-op kits.
- Distribute daily visit paperwork.
- Scan patient paperwork into the electronic health record.
- Facilitate lobby safety and cleanliness as well as cleaning lanyards and badges.
- Comply with established standards and protocols of MEC goals and objectives including compliance with HIPAA and PHI standards and protocols.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma/GED
- 1-2 years related customer service experience
- Health care experience preferred
BENEFITS
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Other Benefits: 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, 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.
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.
MN Eye Consultants and Northwest Eye Clinic are now sister companies under Unifeye Vision Partners! To view employment opportunities at all of our locations go to www.unifeyejobs.com
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.
Medical Scribe Job – Blaine, MN
Medical Scribe Job – Blaine, MN
Minnesota Eye Consultants (MEC) is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at MEC is one 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 Casual Medical Scribe in our Blaine clinic.
Position Summary:
The Scribe assists the Doctors of Ophthalmology and/or Optometry with documentation of the patient exam into the patient’s electronic health record (EHR). The Scribe will also assist with facilitation of surgery and procedure scheduling and scheduling of return appointments as directed by the provider. Partners with other clinic staff to facilitate efficient clinic flow and ensure quality patient care. Starting pay is $18.50-21.00/hour.
Location and Schedule:
This position is based in our Blaine clinic but will be required to travel with the Physician and Physician Practice Coordinator to other MEC clinics (Woodbury, Minnetonka and Bloomington) as needed based on the Physician’s schedule. This position works Monday-Friday with hours varying between 7:00am – 5:00pm and Saturday mornings on rotation 7:30a-12p.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
MN Eye Consultants is currently hiring for a Casual Medical Scribe in our Blaine clinic.
Position Summary:
The Scribe assists the Doctors of Ophthalmology and/or Optometry with documentation of the patient exam into the patient’s electronic health record (EHR). The Scribe will also assist with facilitation of surgery and procedure scheduling and scheduling of return appointments as directed by the provider. Partners with other clinic staff to facilitate efficient clinic flow and ensure quality patient care. Starting pay is $18.50-21.00/hour.
Location and Schedule:
This position is based in our Blaine clinic but will be required to travel with the Physician and Physician Practice Coordinator to other MEC clinics (Woodbury, Minnetonka and Bloomington) as needed based on the Physician’s schedule. This position works Monday-Friday with hours varying between 7:00am – 5:00pm and Saturday mornings on rotation 7:30a-12p.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Document patient exam in EHR, scribing all elements of the patient exam including contact lens template, procedure orders, e-prescribing medications and scheduling the return to clinic.
- Provide patient and family counseling/education as needed, including the creation of medication grids.
- Dispense medication and/or over the counter product samples as directed.
- Print and dispense glasses and/or contact lens prescriptions as directed.
- Review all chart notes and correspondence daily to ensure accuracy and completeness. Ensure chart documentation meets ICD-10 requirements.
- Obtain patient signature on consent documents for in lane procedures.
- Set up exam rooms per provider preference, keep exam rooms stocked and clean between patients; cleaned at end of each work day; assist in maintaining public spaces for professional appearance.
- Run EHR reports at end of clinic to ensure completion of patient documents.
- Partner with providers to prepare culture documents, ensure proper storage of specimens, contact lab for pickup and ensure specimen is in the lockbox for pick up.
- Attend trainings and stay current on requirements for Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) measures, HIPAA compliance and Protected Health Information.
- Schedule return appointments and/or enter recalls in Electronic Practice Management (EPM) as ordered by the provider, including referrals to outside providers
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or experience required:
- High schedule diploma or equivalent.
- No previous experience required.
- Great experience for future medical students
- Keyboarding and computer knowledge.
- Previous experience with EHR systems and ophthalmology/optometry experience preferred.
- Bilingual a plus.
- 1-2 years related experience in a medical office or equivalent education preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Benefits
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Other Benefits: 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, 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.
MN Eye Consultants and Northwest Eye Clinic are now sister companies under Unifeye Vision Partners! To view employment opportunities at all of our locations go to www.unifeyejobs.com
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.
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.
MN Eye Consultants and Northwest Eye Clinic are now sister companies under Unifeye Vision Partners! To view employment opportunities at all of our locations go to www.unifeyejobs.com
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.