Ophthalmic Technician

Sight Partners•Renton, WA

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Eyes, a nationally recognized ophthalmic medical and surgical practice with vast clinical experience in a wide variety of eye surgical services and advanced technology, is searching for an Ophthalmic Technician to join their team. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where colleagues are respected and valued. This role involves working in a team-oriented clinical environment, providing outstanding patient care, accurate documentation, and summarization of ocular examinations and recommendations. The technician will also maintain patient flow, communicate appointment status, and assist Ophthalmologists with clinical functions such as patient workups and special testing. Responsibilities may include administering eye medications, instructing patients on eye care, applying dressings, and assisting with in-office lasers and procedures.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of medical coding terminology and conventions.
Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office products, and G-suite environments.
Willingness to help in all areas, with flexibility to effectively work in a team environment.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated excellence in communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas and information verbally and in writing.
Professional appearance, strong interpersonal skills, and adherence to patient confidentiality.
Strong organization with attention to detail.
High school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year experience as an ophthalmic assistant.
Maintains appropriate education, certification, licensure, and training.

Nice To Haves

Experienced COA or COT preferred.

Responsibilities

Quickly and accurately summarizes and documents what the Ophthalmologist says during an examination, including charting, documenting additions to the chief complaint, assessment, and recommendations for treatment.
Maintains awareness of patient communication during instruction, repeating information and providing patient education materials as needed.
Ensures the patient understands all instructions.
Takes and documents patients' medical histories.
Operates ophthalmic equipment such as Auto Refractor, Retinoscopes, Phoropters, Slit Lamp, Pentacam/Topography, Wavescan, IOL master/instar, Projectors, Zeiss OCT, and Heidelberg OCT.
Performs tests including Pupil evaluation, Pachymetry, Humphrey Visual Field Testing, Tonometry, Color Vision, Extraocular Muscle Function Testing & Hirschberg Testing, Van Herick measurements, Worth 4-Dot test, and Stereopsis testing.
Triages phone calls from patients and outside contacts following standard of care and office policies.
Sterilizes instruments and maintains ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
Assists patients in inserting or removing contact lenses.