Ophthalmic Tech - Camas

The Vancouver Clinic P.S.•Vancouver, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vancouver Clinic is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Tech to join its Ophthalmology team at the Camas location. The role involves preparing patients and instruments for examinations, providing phone triage, screening patients, performing measurement tasks, assisting with laser and minor surgery procedures, and providing patient instructions as needed. Preferred candidates have hands-on experience with contact lens fitting and over-refraction techniques. The schedule is 40 hours per week, either five 8-hour workdays or four 9-hour workdays and a half day. The hiring range is $25.95–$30.53, with placement based on evaluation of experience; the stated pay range is $25.44–$35.61. The position requires working with a diverse population of patients and colleagues, including people seeking or considering care across a wide range of medical decisions. This is an essential function, with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screening and immunization requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience working as an ophthalmic tech in a vision or ophthalmology setting, or recent completion of an accredited ophthalmic technician program.
Obtain a Washington State MA-Registered credential within three months of the hire date.
Have or obtain BLS CPR Certification.
Obtain Ophthalmic Assistant Certification within 18 months of employment.
EHR experience.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States.
Successful completion of background screening and immunization requirements, contingent on offer.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with contact lens fitting and over-refraction techniques.
Completion of an accredited Ophthalmic Technician program.
Certified Ophthalmic Tech (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification.
Epic experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients and instruments for examinations.
Provide phone triage.
Screen patients.
Perform measurement tasks.
Assist with laser and minor surgery procedures.
Provide instructions to patients as required.
Work with a diverse population of patients and colleagues, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
AD&D coverage.
Long-term disability coverage.
Health savings account.
Flexible spending account.
Employee assistance program.
Supplemental benefits, including voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and legal services.
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contribution up to 4%.
Competitive Total Rewards Program; benefit eligibility and compensation and time-off programs depend on factors including position type and FTE.