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.

Location/Schedule:

This position will work Monday-Friday, between 7:30am-5:00pm. May require an occasional 1/2 day on Saturday (1-2 times per year). 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).

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.

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:

High school diploma or equivalent
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

About Us:

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.

Key Words: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, CMA, Certified Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmic Tech, Ophthalmic Tech/Assistant, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology Assistant, Ophthalmology Technician, Ophthalmology Technologist, Optometric Tech, Optometric Assistant

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Patient Service Representative Job – Blaine, MN

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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.

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.

Location and Schedule:
This position is based at our Bloomington clinic but will be required to work shifts at other MEC clinics as needed (Bloomington, Minnetonka, and Woodbury). The work schedule is an 8 hour day between the hours of 6:30am-5:30pm including a Saturday rotation.

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

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

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Medical Scribe Job – Blaine, MN

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MN Eye Consultants is currently hiring for a full-time (1.0 FTE) 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.

Location and Schedule:

This position is based in our Woodbury clinic but will be required to travel with the Physician and Physician Practice Coordinator to other MEC clinics as needed based on the Physician’s schedule. This position works Monday-Friday with hours varying between 6:30am – 5:00pm.

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.
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.
MSCAT preferred.

About Us:

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

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PPC Job – Blaine, MN

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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) Physician Practice Coordinator for our Blaine clinic.

Position Summary:

The primary focus of the Physician Practice Coordinator (PPC) is to be accountable to the assigned Physician’s (MD) clinical practice by ensuring clinic days are efficient and according to established standards and protocols while maintaining the highest regard for patient care and the overall patient experience.

Location/Schedule:

This position is based in our Minnetonka clinic but will be required to travel with the Physician and Scribe to other MEC clinics as needed based on the Physician’s schedule. This position works Monday-Friday with hours varying between 6:30am – 5:00pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate assigned MD’s clinic and laser schedule to ensure proper patient flow.
Greet patients and guests according to company standards, anticipate and address service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank others with genuine appreciation. Treat each patient with respect by greeting them by name, introducing self, and ensuring that the patient understands what will happen during the exam.
Document patient exam in electronic medical record, scribing all elements of the patient exam including contact lens template, procedure orders, e-prescribing medications, and scheduling return to clinic appointment(s). Complete coding as directed by MD and ensure charges are captured at the end of every visit.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of daily created clinic chart notes.
Execute special documentation, letters, and other requests with the transcription service.
Coordinate and schedule clinic appointments, including urgents, overbooks , referrals to outside providers, and in-clinic procedures.
Complete all patient issues and tasks and work in partnership with Scribe when necessary. Respond to patient inquiries and document concerns in feedback system. Ensure all patient issues are addressed within one business day.
Counsel/educate patient and family as needed, including the creation of medication grids.
Run end of clinic daily reports and ensure completion of patient documents including but not limited to FMLA, DMV, and disability.
Dispense medication and/or over the counter product samples as directed.
Assist in minor clinic procedures, including but not limited to obtaining patient signature on consent documents and administering medications.
Print and dispense glasses and/or contact lens prescriptions as directed.
Set up exam rooms and treatment rooms for procedures per MD preference. Ensure exam rooms are continuously stocked with appropriate supplies, cleaned between patients and again at the end of each work day, as well as to assist in maintaining public spaces for professional appearance.
Prepare culture documents and ensure proper storage of specimens, when necessary.
Participate in the onboarding and training of new Team Members, especially those who are assigned to work with the same MD.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

At least three years related experience in a medical office or equivalent education required. Previous experience with electronic medical record systems and ophthalmology/optometry experience highly preferred. Bilingual a plus.

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.

Key Words: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, CMA, Certified Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant

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