Ophthalmic Tech

The Vancouver Clinic; Camas (WA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401k with employer match

Job summary

The Vancouver Clinic in Camas is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Tech to support the ophthalmology team. You will prepare patients and instruments for exams, triage calls, and assist with laser and minor procedures, while guiding patients with post-procedure care and instructions.

Preferred candidates have hands-on contact lens fitting and over-refraction experience; WA MA-Registered must be obtained within 3 months of hire, with CPR/BLS and Ophthalmic Assistant Certification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of ophthalmic tech experience or recent program completion.
• Completion of accredited Ophthalmic Technician program preferred.
• Certified Ophthalmic Tech (COT) or COA preferred.
• Must obtain WA State MA-Registered within 3 months of hire.
• Must have or obtain BLS CPR Certification.
• Must obtain Ophthalmic Assistant Certification within 18 months.
• EHR experience; Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and instruments for exam.
• Provide phone triage and screen patients.
• Assist with laser and minor surgery procedures.
• Provide instructions to patients as required.

Skills

EHR experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited ophthalmic technician program

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

## Ophthalmic TechApply: Vancouver, WA: Full time: Posted Today: REQ0015016**Join the Vancouver Clinic Ophthalmology team as a** ***full-time*** **Ophthalmic Tech! Preferred candidates will have hands-on experience with contact lens fitting and over-refraction techniques.** **Schedule:**40 hours per week, consisting of either five 8-hour workdays or four 9-hour workdays and one 4-hour workday. **Location**: Camas (4500 SE Columbia Palisades Dr, Camas, WA 98607) **Hiring range** is between **$25.95-$30.53** and placement in the range depends on evaluation of experience **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. **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.* Completion of an accredited Ophthalmic Technician program preferred.* Certified Ophthalmic Tech (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred.* 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. Epic experience preferred. ***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.*** Pay Range:$27.47 - $38.46The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.**We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program.** Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, along with an employer matching contribution up to 4%. Compensation packages and time off programs vary and are dependent on factors such as department, position type, primary work state and FTE. Contact your Recruiter for full information.Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.