Ophthalmic Technician II Job – Bloomington, 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 Bloomington 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:
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 Bloomington clinic, but may be scheduled to work shifts at the other MEC locations as needed (Blaine, Minnetonka, and Woodbury).
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
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.
Ophthalmic Technician II Job – Bloomington, MN
Ophthalmic Technician II Job – Bloomington, 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 Bloomington 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
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 Bloomington clinic, but may be scheduled to work shifts at the other MEC locations as needed (Blaine, Minnetonka and Woodbury).
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
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.
Cornea Surgeon Partner- Twin Cities! Job – Bloomington, MN
Cornea Surgeon Partner- Twin Cities! Job – Bloomington, MN
Cornea Surgeon Position in Bloomington, MN, 55431
Job Description
We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Cornea Surgeon to join our team in Bloomington, MN, 55431. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ophthalmology with a focus on cornea surgery.
Responsibilities:
- Perform cornea surgeries including transplants, refractive surgeries, and other procedures
- Evaluate and diagnose patients with cornea-related conditions
- Collaborate with other medical professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients
- Stay current on advancements in cornea surgery techniques and technologies
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
Requirements:
- Medical degree and completion of residency in ophthalmology
- Fellowship training in cornea surgery
- Board certification in ophthalmology
- Licensure to practice medicine in the state of Minnesota (will consider outside MN)
- Excellent surgical skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Opportunity Highlights
- Partnership track position
- Robust Research Department
- Fellowship Program
Extraordinary Support Staff
- State-of-the-art suburban locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area
- Most up-to-date technology
- Opportunity for residency and fellow education
Patient Service Representative Job – Bloomington, MN
Patient Service Representative Job – Bloomington, 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 Bloomington clinic.
MN Eye Consultants is currently hiring for a full-time Patient Service Representative for our Bloomington 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 Bloomington 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.
Ophthalmic Technician II Job – Bloomington, MN
Ophthalmic Technician II Job – Bloomington, 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 Bloomington 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:
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 Bloomington clinic, but may be scheduled to work shifts at the other MEC locations as needed (Blaine, Minnetonka, and Woodbury).
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
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.
Technical Support Team Lead Job – Bloomington, MN
Technical Support Team Lead Job – Bloomington, MN
At Unifeye Vision Partners (UVP) our mission is simple: to partner with leading eye care practices and support them in their quest to improve the quality of their patients’ lives. We are building the leading, nationally recognized integrated eye care community in the country through these partnerships and our commitment to upholding our mission and core values.
UVP has a new opening for a Technical Support Team Lead in Bloomington.
SUMMARY
The Technical Support Team Lead will be responsible for day-to-day end user and systems support and maintenance and provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues. Starting pay is $25.00-28.00/hour.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilize ticketing system to receive, troubleshoot, and resolve support requests.
- Work closely with Application Specialists to support, troubleshoot and resolve core application issues.
- Coordinate with third party vendors and additional IT resources to provide technical support to end users via phone, email and/or in person.
- Participate and assist with new software and hardware implementations, create documentation, and perform software testing and evaluation as needed. Implementations or new deployments may require hours to be worked after regularly scheduled weekday hours or on weekends dependent on each situation.
- Work closely with users from all levels on related projects to utilize resources, prioritize tasks, and ensure quality and on-time delivery.
- Adhere to all regulatory requirements. Assist with the development of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and requirements.
- Train/develop/mentor both new and current Support Specialist to ensure end users receive a great experience every time.
- Take lead on applicable projects that IT is involved in and report progress back to manager while adhering to project deadlines and communicating with affected parties.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree plus four or more years’ experience supporting the IT function, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous IT experience in healthcare preferred.
- Functional knowledge of Windows and Mac Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Active Directory required.
- Very strong conceptual, analytical, judgment and communication abilities, with an emphasis on the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
- The ability to lead by example, mentor others, and manage projects will ensure candidate excels in this position.
HOURS & TRAVEL
- Must be able to travel to all UVP MN locations as needed. Must have a reliable transportation. Company will reimburse for mileage when traveling between sites.
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
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.
Regional IT Director Job – Bloomington, MN
Regional IT Director Job – Bloomington, MN
At Unifeye Vision Partners (UVP) our mission is simple: to partner with leading eye care practices and support them in their quest to improve the quality of their patients’ lives. We are building the leading, nationally recognized integrated eye care community in the country through these partnerships and our commitment to upholding our mission and core values.
SUMMARY
The Information Technology (IT) Director is responsible for leading and managing the IT function across the designated region for all aspects of IT services. Oversight includes planning for IT services necessary to support organization priorities and goals, implementation of new capabilities, project and IT department leadership, support of current operations, and IT system performance and services to meet the operational and team member needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Uses knowledge of systems analysis, workflow planning, clinical and business requirements, and translates them into functional specifications and delivery of IT services. IT service functions include telephones, network, server, workstation, wireless, other related infrastructure services and PM/EMR performance.
- Manages an IT helpdesk and Helpdesk Software system. Acts as escalation point for the IT team and leverages external resources as needed.
- Manages all software applications, including reporting functions.
- Manages system integration and data sharing across systems.
- Leads and develops teamwork across the organization for the design, build, implementation, and support of the electronic medical record and practice management systems.
- Leads complex implementation projects across multiple departments and multiple locations.
- Communicates effectively with team and with all levels of team members across the organization; anticipates their needs when possible.
- Communicates effectively with end users that is timely, provides clarity, and with the ability to translate technical terminology for non-technical audiences.
- Prepares team members to adopt new workflows and tools and uses change management leadership skills in the execution.
- Manages operations and contingency planning for IT.
- Uses evaluation and quality measures to monitor service effectiveness as well as the application of Healthcare IT best practices.
- Manages service agreements and contracted service providers; communicates effectively with service partners to maintain productive working relationships.
- Applies current and evolving IT security standards, applicable privacy laws, HIPAA, and Meaningful Use standards.
- Works closely with the Revenue Cycle team to ensure performance and workflow are maintained.
- Fully develops and manages the regional budget with the SVP, IT.
- Creates a high-performance IT team, including direction and support for IT team and direct reports. Identifies performance issues and seeks resolution.
- Manages key projects for the SVP, IT and represents IT for CGB meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position will manage a team that could include Help Desk, Clinical System Analysts, and System Engineers.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university.
- 5-10 years related experience and/or training required with 3 years in a leadership role.
- Patient care/clinic operations and electronic medical records systems experience a must.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to identify value and benefits of technology.
- Openness to coaching and ability to learn quickly.
- Knowledge of and experience with IT security standards, applicable privacy laws, HIPAA, and Meaningful Use standards.
- Act in a manner of integrity which is consistent with UVP’s core values, demonstrating respect for the company and its team members, while maintaining a constant focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
- Technical Skills Required:
- Background in implementation and support of networks and equipment.
- Experience in deploying Cloud systems (AWS/Azure/Google).
- Exchange/Active Directory/DNS/DHCP Administration.
- Windows Server Administration.
- Microsoft SQL server support and basic administration.
- Experience in environment with EMR and Practice Management systems.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university, and five-ten years’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required.
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.