Job Description
Northwest Eye Care is proudly part of the Unifeye Vision Partners family. If you don’t see the right fit here, you can explore additional open roles across our partner practices within the UVP network.
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.
Orthoptist – Woodbury Location
POSITION SUMMARY
To accurately and efficiently perform an extensive number of advanced level data collection functions 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. Assist in the training and mentoring of less experienced clinical staff. Starting pay is $34.00-38.00/hour.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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 patient’s 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
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Prioritize patients for maximum patient flow
Triage
Manage secure messaging process
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Organized with attention to detail
Analytical
Ability to multi‑task
Personable and empathetic with patient’s needs and concerns
Ability to work as a team member
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent
BA or BS degree
American Orthoptic Council certification
COT/COMT certified preferred
Maintain certification in CPR
BENEFITS
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holiday Pay401K 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
EEO STATEMENT
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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Job Tags
Work at office, Local area