Oculoplastic Surgeon Partner Twin Cities! Job – Minneapolis, MN

Oculoplastic Surgeon Partner Twin Cities! Job – Minneapolis, MN

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Oculoplastic Surgeon 
 
Minnesota Eye Consultants (MEC), a premiere academic private eye care practice located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro. We are sub-specialty trained leaders in the field of ophthalmology with a mission to preserve, restore and enhance vision through research, teaching and providing the highest quality medical and surgical care to our patients. 
 
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in ophthalmology and have completed a 2-year fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic, Orbit and Reconstructive Surgery. 
 
Opportunity Highlights
  • Full Spectrum, well established, Oculoplastic/Oculofacial Practice
  • 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
 
Contact:
Jill Melicher, MD
jsmelicher@mneye.com
952-888-5800

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Glaucoma Surgeon Job – Minneapolis, MN

Glaucoma Surgeon Job – Minneapolis, MN

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Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in ophthalmology and have completed a 1-year glaucoma fellowship. 
 
Opportunity Highlights
  • Full Spectrum, well established, Ophthalmology Practice
  • 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
 
Minnesota Eye Consultants (MEC), a premiere academic private eye care practice located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro. We are sub-specialty trained leaders in the field of ophthalmology with a mission to preserve, restore and enhance vision through research, teaching and providing the highest quality medical and surgical care to our patients. 

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Surgical Technologist Job – Minnetonka, MN

Surgical Technologist Job – Minnetonka, 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 (32-40 hours/week) Surgical Technologist for our Ambulatory Surgery Center in Minnetonka. 
 
SUMMARY 
The Surgical Technologist prepares supplies, equipment and instrumentation for each surgery performed in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). The Surgical Technologist will assist the physician with the maintenance of the sterile field and all supplies for each surgery. These individuals also assist the Nurse Manager in the maintenance of supply inventory.  Starting pay is $35.00-38.00/hour.
 
LOCATION/SCHEDULE
This position will be based in Minnetonka and is 0.8-1.0 FTE (approximately 32-40 hours/week). Hours vary between  6am-4pm, Monday – Friday. While Minnetonka is designated as the home location, travel may be required to all Minnesota Eye locations: Blaine, Bloomington, and Woodbury.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • 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. 
 QUALIFICATIONS
  • 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.
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.

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Surgical Technologist Job – Minnetonka, MN

Surgical Technologist Job – Minnetonka, 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 (32-40 hours/week) Surgical Technologist for our Ambulatory Surgery Center in Minnetonka. 
 
SUMMARY 
The Surgical Technologist prepares supplies, equipment and instrumentation for each surgery performed in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). The Surgical Technologist will assist the physician with the maintenance of the sterile field and all supplies for each surgery. These individuals also assist the Nurse Manager in the maintenance of supply inventory.  Starting pay is $35.00-38.00/hour.
 
LOCATION/SCHEDULE
This position will be based in Minnetonka and is 0.8-1.0 FTE (approximately 32-40 hours/week). Hours vary between  6am-4pm, Monday – Friday. While Minnetonka is designated as the home location, travel may be required to all Minnesota Eye locations: Blaine, Bloomington, and Woodbury.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • 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. 
 QUALIFICATIONS
  • 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.
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.

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Ophthalmic Technician II Job – Blaine, MN

Ophthalmic Technician II 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) 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
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). 

 
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.
 
 

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Clinical Systems Analyst Job – Bloomington, MN

Clinical Systems Analyst Job – Bloomington, MN

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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 an opening for a Clinical Systems Analyst that is hybrid in Bloomington.
 
SUMMARY
The Clinical Systems Analyst will act as one of the primary contacts and expert for all aspects of line of business applications and systems.  Starting pay is $72,800-$83,200/year.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyze, configure, and tailor applications and systems to the needs of the practice.
  • Provide primary support of Ophthalmology PACs, RTLS, SharePoint, and other line of business systems.
  • Support the IT and clinical teams with both clinical and technical details related to the development, maintenance, optimization, testing and support of UVP’s electronic medical record and other clinical systems
  • Perform in-depth analysis of workflows, data collection, and reporting
  • Primary to Assist with and resolving IT help desk tickets related to our clinical application systems.
  • Responsible to learn and understand functionality of EMR and other clinical systems and provide guidance for other IT and clinical team members.
  • Assists in the testing EMR and clinical systems for updates, releases, and new functionality to assure error free implementation and smooth transitions.
  • Provides training and assistance to IT support staff, management and clinical trainers who provide first level of support on how to respond to basic questions and troubleshooting for staff on data systems.
  • Ensure consistency and traceability through knowledge sharing, documentation, and training for system releases and deployments.
  • Adhere to all regulatory requirements.  Assist with the development of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and requirements.
  • Participate in clinical operations and business development discussions.
  • Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
  • Two plus years’ experience in Practice Management and EMR applications and systems support required. 
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of employees with different skill levels and technical knowledge.
PREFERRED
  • Clinical or IT Ophthalmology Experience
  • Nextech EMR experience
  • Centricity, Compulink and Nextgen PM experience
  • Knowledge of MIPs requirements and reporting.
  • Experience with HIPAA and Compliance
HOURS & TRAVEL
  • On call evenings and weekends as needed.
  • 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.

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Technical Support Team Lead Job – Bloomington, MN

Technical Support Team Lead Job – Bloomington, MN

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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.

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Patient Service Representative Job – Bloomington, MN

Patient Service Representative Job – Bloomington, 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 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.

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.

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Medical Scribe Job – Woodbury, MN

Medical Scribe Job – Woodbury, 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) a Medical Scribe in our Woodbury 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 Woodbury clinic but will be required to travel with the Physician and Physician Practice Coordinator to other MEC clinics (Minnetonka, Bloomington and Blaine) as needed based on the Physician’s schedule. This position works Monday-Friday with hours varying between 7:00am – 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.
  • 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.
 
 

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Ophthalmic Technician II Job – Bloomington, MN

Ophthalmic Technician II Job – Bloomington, 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) 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.
 
 

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