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Ophthalmic Technician

Northwest Eye Clinic·Golden Valley, Minnesota

$21 - $21/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Perform and document subjective and objective ophthalmic diagnostic testing to assist physicians in patient diagnosis. Educate patients on their clinic visits and maintain clean, stocked exam rooms.

With five locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area, Northwest Eye is among the largest specialty eye care providers in the Midwest. Our environment is both dynamic and adaptable! The variety of patients you interact with each day and cutting-edge eye health practices will keep you at the top of your game.

Northwest Eye has a current opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Ophthalmic Tech at our Golden Valley clinic.

Position Summary

  • The Ophthalmic Tech performs diagnostic testing and work-up as delegated by the physician to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patient's conditions and to do so in a way that instills patient confidence in the treatment. This position will be working closely with children and is a 40 hour per week position, regularly working M-F between the hours of 7am - 5pm. The home base of this position is Golden Valley but will require some travel to the other Northwest Eye Clinic locations (Crosstown, Maple Grove, St. Anthony, Wayzata). Starting pay is $21.00/hour. Essential Job Responsibilities:
  • 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, perform contact lens I&R’s
  • Educate patients regarding diagnostic testing and their clinic visit
  • Open and close exam rooms, ensure all equipment is clean and ready for the doctor; stock all necessary supplies
  • Inform patients of the purpose of all test performed and how they will be affected during the tests
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Optometry or ophthalmology experience preferred
  • JCAHPO certification preferred
  • Contact lens 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

Northwest Eye Clinic provides a wide range of service offerings from comprehensive pediatrics, cataract surgery and premium lens implants, treatment of corneal and retinal disease and glaucoma, oculofacial and esthetic services to LASIK and total eye care that allow us to care for all ages, from newborns to seniors. Our doctors, surgeons, and eye care professionals are true professionals with uncommon enthusiasm for education patients about eye care. We make patient education our focus and encourage patients to Be Eye Wise about their eye health.

Northwest Eye and MN Eye Consultants 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

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in optometry or ophthalmology and JCAHPO certification are preferred.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Education
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Ophthalmic Testing
  • Visual Acuity Testing
  • Visual Fields Testing
  • Patient Work-up
  • Tonometry
  • Keratometry
  • Lensometry
  • Refractometry
  • Contact Lens I&R

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$21 - $21/hr
Location
Golden Valley, Minnesota
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Application
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Northwest Eye Clinic

At Northwest Eye, we strive to educate our patients and empower them to Be Eye Wise​, because there is much more to eye care than simply fixing blurry vision. Not only do we help our patients overcome their eye condition or ailments, but we also take a comprehensive approach to...

Salary listed on 6 jobs
IndustryMedical Practices
TypePartnership
Size51-200 employees
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Ophthalmic technician roles in Minnesota

Minnesota ophthalmic technician openings often reflect steady demand in clinics and eye care practices that need support with patient intake, testing, and charting. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer experience in optometry or ophthalmology and JCAHPO certification, while benefits such as dental, disability, and accident coverage may help distinguish offers. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm whether your certification status and hands-on eye care experience match the posting before applying.

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