Ophthalmic Technician

The Vancouver Clinic P.S. • Salmon Creek, WA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Vancouver Clinic Ophthalmology team as a full-time Ophthalmic Tech! In this role you will prepare patients and instruments for exam, provide phone triage, screen patients, perform measurement tasks, assist with laser and minor surgery procedures, and provide instructions to patients as required. Vancouver Clinic provides care across a wide range of medical decisions. This includes care and opinions on vaccinations, reproductive health, end-of-life decision-making, and gender affirming treatment. The ability to work, with or without reasonable accommodation, with a diverse population of patients and colleagues seeking or considering care in all areas is an essential function of all positions at the Clinic.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience working as an ophthalmic tech in a vision or ophthalmology setting, or recent completion of accredited ophthalmic technician program required
• Must obtain WA State MA-Registered credential within three months of hire date
• Must have or obtain BLS CPR Certification
• Must obtain Ophthalmic Assistant Certification within 18 months of employment
• EHR experience
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited Ophthalmic Technician program preferred
• Certified Ophthalmic Tech (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred
• Epic experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and instruments for exam
• Provide phone triage
• Screen patients
• Perform measurement tasks
• Assist with laser and minor surgery procedures
• Provide instructions to patients as required

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Long term disability
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.)
• 401k retirement plan
• Employer matching contribution up to 4%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED