
Ophthalmic Technician I Job – Minnetonka, MN
MN Eye Consultants is currently hiring for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Ophthalmic Technician I for our Minnetonka clinic.
Position Summary
This position 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 Doctors of Optometry but may see patients for any MEC provider within their skill-set. Starting pay is $20.00-23.00/hour.
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 Minnetonka clinic, but may be scheduled to work shifts at the other MEC locations as needed (Blaine, Bloomington and Woodbury).
Career Path
This is a great opportunity to start your career as a one of the Technicians on our MEC team. MEC offers Technicians the ability to gain experience with complex cases and be promoted internally through a developed OT career path.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Welcome and acknowledge all patients and guests according to company standards, anticipate and address service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank others with genuine appreciation.
- Obtain complete patient histories including chief complaint, past ocular/medical history, family medical/ocular history and history of allergies and medications.
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Perform and document subjective and objective ophthalmic testing efficiently to provide basic information necessary for ophthalmic examinations. This includes but is not limited to: history, visual acuities, lensometry (manual and auto), refractometry, keratometry (manual and automated), visual fields, tonometry, assisting with office procedures
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Educate patients regarding diagnostic testing and their clinic visit
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Open and close exam rooms, ensure all equipment is clean and ready for the doctor; stock all necessary supplies
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Minimum of 1 year of direct patient care experience within an eye clinic or Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant or LPN experience
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Optometry or Ophthalmology experience preferred but not required
- 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
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.
Surgical Technologist Job – Minnetonka, MN

Surgical Technologist Job – Minnetonka, MN
- Gathers needed procedure appropriate supplies for each surgery.
- Opens surgical supplies, sets up sterile field and maintains sterile field using aseptic technique. Identifies any break in sterile technique.
- Anticipates the surgeons needs and requests appropriate supplies prior to their immediate need.
- Updates surgeon preference cards as needed.
- Reports missing or malfunctioning equipment and instruments to the RN in a timely manner.
- Operates equipment required to perform job in a safe and efficient manner.
- Performs sharp and sponge counts with the RN according to policy.
- Disposes of sharps and hazardous materials according to policy and utilizes PPE.
- Washes and reprocesses instrumentation according to established standards and ASC policy.
- Organizes storage area for instruments and supplies under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
- Labels medication on the sterile field. Accounts for and verifies amounts, reporting totals to both the surgeon and the RN circulator.
- Maintains knowledge of commonly used local anesthetics, antibiotics, and topical hemostats.
- Assist RN as directed with physician orders according to patient needs.
- Assists in initial Operating Room (OR) set up, including wet mopping floor and wiping down all flat surfaces and assists in initial decontamination room set up.
- Cleans OR with appropriate disinfecting agents.
- Assists in end of day clean up procedures.
- Participates in staff meetings and in-services, accurately maintaining education file.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and a minimum of one year.
- Current BCLS certification required or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
- Surgical Technologist certification is strongly preferred.
- 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
Clinical Assistant Job – Minnetonka, MN

Clinical Assistant Job – Minnetonka, MN
MN Eye Consultants is currently hiring for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Clinical Assistant position at our Minnetonka location.
SUMMARY
With accuracy and attention to detail, the primary focus of the Clinical Assistant/Physician Practice Coordinator (PPC) is to manage and be accountable for the assigned Doctor of Ophthalmology’s (MD) practice ensuring successful clinic and surgery days all the while meeting established metrics. The PPC will assist with facilitation of surgeries, procedures and scheduling of return appointments and complete documentation of the patient exam into the patient’s electronic health record (EHR) as directed by the provider. Additionally, the PPC will delegate work to Patient Coordinator (PC) supporting MD accordingly and partners with management to facilitate efficient clinic flow and ensure quality patient care. Starting pay is $22.00-24.00/hour.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage assigned MD’s clinic/laser/surgical schedules to ensure proper flow of appointments and procedures. Monitor encounter volumes, access, and schedule density to ensure providers are on target for budget. Point of contact to manage visitor requests for providers, including necessary correspondence.
- Document patient exam in EHR, scribing all elements of the patient exam including contact lens template, procedure orders, e-prescribing medications and scheduling return to clinic appointment(s). Ensure that coding is complete and charges are captured at the end of the visit.
- Review all chart notes and correspondence daily for accuracy and completeness. Ensure chart documentation meets ICD-10 requirements and referring providers receive proper correspondence and follow up. Ensure all notes are signed by provider within acceptable timeframe.
- Execute special documentation, letters, and other requests with the transcription service.
- Schedule clinic appointments and surgery, including overbooks and other complex scheduling needs, and/or enter recalls in Electronic Practice Management (EPM) as ordered by the MD, including referrals to outside providers.
- Manage schedule requests for urgent appointments and external provider requests.
- Ensure there is a resolution of all patient issues and tasks, making sure to specifically resolve complex issues, and delegate others to PC. 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 EHR reports at end of clinic and ensure completion of patient documents including but not limited to FMLA, DMV, and disability.
- Complete lens calculations and order implants and/or other items required for surgery, such as medications (compounded or otherwise) and unique surgical supplies and confirm tissue orders.
- Dispense medication and/or over the counter product samples as directed.
- Obtain patient signature on consent documents for in lane procedures. Administer medication during visit and assist in minor clinic procedures.
- 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.
- Partner with MD to prepare culture documents, ensure proper storage of specimens, contact lab for pickup, and ensure specimen is in the lockbox for pick up.
- Facilitate new programs, such as procedures, new technology, and drugs, as necessary.
- Manage vendor relationships for those MDs with such arrangements.
- Other duties as assigned.
At least three years related experience in a medical office or equivalent education required. Previous experience with EHR systems and ophthalmology/optometry experience highly preferred. Bilingual a plus.
- 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.
ASC Surgical Coordinator Job – Minnetonka, MN

ASC Surgical Coordinator Job – Minnetonka, MN
- Register all patients the day of surgery.
- Verify all patient registration forms are accurate.
- Gather required information, including but not limited to, insurance cards, copy of referral, releases.
- Ensure all appropriate signatures have been obtained.
- Communicate information or delays to the pre-op team.
- Ensure patient’s rights, consents, advance directives are completed and in chart.
- Assemble patient charts pre-operatively and post-operatively.
- Retrieve and file charts accurately.
- Manage incoming phone calls and distributes appropriately.
- File incoming reports. i.e. pathology, laboratory, radiology, history & physicals.
- Maintain specimen and visitor logs per ASC policy.
- Responsible for opening and closing duties of the ASC.
- Maintain and order clerical supplies.
- Assist with data collection for special projects.
- Be a resource for the alarm system and respond appropriately in the event of an alarm being triggered.
- Follow protocol in a calm manner in the event of an emergency.
- Participate in staff meetings and in-services.
- Assist surgery schedulers as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
High School diploma or GED. Experience working in health care or surgery center environment preferred.
- 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
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.
Orthoptist Job – Minnetonka, MN

Orthoptist Job – Minnetonka, MN
Northwest Eye has a current opening for a Orthoptist at our Minnetonka Crosstown location.
POSITION SUMMARY
- Prioritize patients for maximum patient flow
- Triage
- Manage secure messaging process
- Clean equipment between patients
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organized with attention to detail
- Analytical
- Problem solver
- Ability to multi-task
- Personable and empathetic with patient’s needs and concerns
- Ability to work as a team member
- General computer skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
- BA or BS degree
- American Orthoptic Council certification
- COT/COMT certified preferred
- Maintain certification in CPR
- Preferably 1 year experience in ophthalmic practice
- Working knowledge of all aspects regarding ophthalmic care
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic assessment of children and adults with strabismus, amblyopia, diplopia and disturbances of binocular function
- Performs visual assessment of non-verbal patients using teller acuity cards, visual preference assessment and fixation assessment
- Binocular vision is assessed using stereo testing including Titmu, Randot E, Randot stereo tests, Lang and Haploscopic instruments such as the Synoptophore or Troposcope
- Ocular alignment is assessed using all methods available including prism and cover, single cover, simultaneous prism and cover, Maddox rod, Hirschberg, Krimsky and knowledge of the Bielschowsky three step test
- Vergence amplitudes for phoric deviations, both vertical and horizontal are measured when necessary
- Treatment plans for amblyopia; diplopia and other forms of strabismus are developed in accordance with the referring Ophthalmologist and carried out by the Orthopist
- Press on prism and sphere application
- Bangerter foil treatment and application
- Advanced lensometry, including measurements of prism in glasses
- Knowledge of visual malingering and the tests necessary to make the diagnosis
- Assisting in in-office procedure for adjustable suture
- Specific skill may include refraction, visual field testing, electrophysiologic testing, low vision testing and surgical assisting
- Communicates prescriptions and refills to pharmacies and documents in patients charts
- Knowledge of equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration
- Interact with MD’s, OD’s, Clinic Manager, Executive Director
- Interact with other members of the clinical team
- 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
Job Number: 8a7887a194d8db1e019515b7ea247626