Ophthalmic Technician Certified

PeaceHealth•Vancouver, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician Certified assists an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist in providing office-based patient care and carrying out ophthalmic clinical duties. Responsibilities include performing various tests, administering medications, processing orders, and documenting care in the electronic medical record. The technician independently performs certain patient testing within their scope of practice. The role is a 1.00 FTE day position. The posting states that on-call work is not required. The listed bill rate is $59, described as an all-inclusive bill rate.

Requirements

Ophthalmic Technician education through an accredited program, in process or completed, or scheduled to take or having passed the JCAHPO COT level.
Obtain Certified Ophthalmic Technician credential within 12 months.
Basic Life Support credential upon hire.
Computer proficiency, including MS Office, and ability to learn new applications quickly.
Ability to use office equipment and phone systems.
Organizational skills focused on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
Ability to problem-solve, organize, and set work priorities with minimal supervision.
Good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people and in different environments.
Professional demeanor and awareness of privacy considerations for patients and families.
Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles.
Ability to multitask and strong attention to detail.
For PHMG Eye Care – Vancouver: Medical Assistant Registered-Washington credential required within 120 days of hire; the clinic applies for it upon hire.
Ability to handle patients and lift up to 35 pounds without assistive equipment or devices.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in an office-based ophthalmology practice.

Responsibilities

Room patients, obtain ocular, medical, and family histories, explain medications, tests, and procedures, coordinate patient flow, and update the electronic medical record.
Perform directed or required testing, including visual acuity, visual fields, extraocular motions, intraocular pressure by applanation tonometry, pinhole acuity, pupil measurement and testing, and refraction as necessary.
Record test data and document visits in the electronic medical record, including serving as a physician scribe.
Enter and process referrals and authorizations in the electronic medical record.
Independently perform intraocular pressure, visual field, and visual acuity testing.
Prepare examination rooms, stock rooms, and maintain supply inventory.
Dispense contact lenses, instill ocular medications, and participate in telephone triage as necessary.
Educate patients about eye care and contact lens care, and provide education about surgical procedures when appropriate or required.
Perform dictation, faxing, phone calls, and other related clerical tasks.
Process associated coding, documentation, charting, and referrals.
Sterile-process surgical instruments and diagnostic lenses.
Complete scribe and/or optical duties as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.