Lead Ophthalmic Technician

PRISM Vision Group; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 70,833,436 - 147,339,830; Full time

Job summary

Spokane Eye Clinic, part of Prism Vision Group, seeks an experienced Ophthalmic Technician Lead to coordinate a clinical team in Spokane Valley. The role includes assisting physicians in complex procedures, overseeing exam flow, and ensuring chart accuracy.

Candidates should have 8+ years as an ophthalmic assistant and 2+ years of leadership on the floor, with a COT certification preferred. Occasional travel may be required to other Prism Vision Group locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) by JCAHPO or equivalent.
• 8+ years ophthalmic assistant experience, 2+ years leading on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the activities of the team to complete tasks efficiently and to a high standard.
• Assist the physician in complex procedures and advanced diagnostic testing; handle challenging cases.
• Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy of information.
• Take ocular and systemic histories and record visual acuity.
• Perform tests (OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry) as scheduled.
• Use ophthalmic instruments and perform slit lamp etc. examinations and measurements.
• Serve as primary contact for the team and address issues.
• Act as scribe during patient exams and enter data into EMR or paper charts.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Ensure proper office procedures and informed consent.
• Educate patients and oversee patient flow.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness and orderliness.
• Collaborate with clinic management and physicians to identify improvements.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Adaptability

Communication

Empathetic

Initiative

Judgment

Reliability

Team player

EMR data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

This job is located at Spokane Eye Clinic, Spokane Valley location, which is part of Prism Vision Group. There will be occasional travel to other locations based upon business needs.

Compensation Range: $24.72-$51.42/hr (Dependent on Experience)

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the activities of the team, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Assist the physician in complex procedures and advanced diagnostic testing, taking on the most challenging cases.
• Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history, including but not limited to OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry.
• Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the team, addressing any issues or concerns that arise.
• Acts as scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into electronic medical records or handwritten in paper charts.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Ensures proper office procedures are adhered to and required informed consent is obtained.
• Responsible for patient education.
• Oversees patient flow throughout the day.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Collaborate with the clinic manager and physicians to identify areas for improvement and implement changes.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer.
• Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.

Position Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required. Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline is preferred or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of education.

Certification: Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) or equivalent.

Experience: 8+ years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience, 2+ years of leading on the floor.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and work performed. Willing to accept constructive feedback.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills.
• Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions and take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks.
• Judgment – Ability to make sound decisions using available information.
• Reliability – Can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Team Player – The ability to work with others and independently for a common goal. Puts aside own individual needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforces the contribution of others.
• Relevant computer skills – Able to navigate between screens and accurately enter data.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

An office environment with a controlled atmosphere. Possible exposure to staff or patients with communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception), normal range of hearing, ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gloves, face mask, eye shield, gown), standing for long periods of time.