SUMMARY Hennepin Healthcare has an opening for a Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Technician (COT) or Technologist (COMT) in our CSC Eye Clinic. This full-time position will work days. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for uncertified candidates and a $4,000 sign-on bonus is available for certified (COA, COT, or COMT) eligible external candidates (contract/temporary workers and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible). Under direction, performs work of moderate difficulty in performing and supervising the performance of a wide range of diagnostic tests for visual acuity and for use by ophthalmologists in the diagnosis and care of diseases of the eyes. RESPONSIBILITIES - Obtains and documents medical and ophthalmic history of patients - Performs and documents a wide range of diagnostic tests and studies such as visual acuity, refraction, central field, and peripheral field testing - Performs tests for color vision, fusion, biometric ruling, retinal correspondence, intra-ocular pressure, corneal sensitivity, pupillary reactions, and diagnosing glaucoma - Performs slit lamp photography, contact lens fittings, and diagnostic ultrasound - May administer ophthalmic medications - May set up and assist in office surgery - May triage patient calls, messages and walk-ins as appropriate - Operates and maintains appropriate medical or diagnostic equipment - Assists in the planning and selection of new equipment - May assist with clinical research studies - Orients medical residents in basic ophthalmic examination techniques - Performs related work as required, but only after appropriate training