Ophthalmic Tech

The Vancouver Clinic, Inc. P.S.; Idaho; On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

401k plan with employer matching

Job summary

The Vancouver Clinic Ophthalmology team is hiring a full-time Ophthalmic Tech in Camas, WA. The position offers a 40-hour workweek with a mix of five 8-hour days or four 9-hour days plus one 4-hour day.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, triage by phone, screening, measurements, and assisting with laser or minor surgical procedures. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year ophthalmic tech experience or completion of an accredited program, and WA MA-Registered

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year ophthalmic tech experience or completion of accredited ophthalmic technician program.
• Certified Ophthalmic Tech (COT) or COA preferred.
• WA MA-Registered credential and BLS CPR certification required or obtainable within specified timeframes.
• Experience with EHR; Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and instruments for exam.
• Provide phone triage and screen patients.
• Perform measurement tasks and assist with procedures.
• Assist with laser and minor surgery procedures.
• Provide patient instructions as required.

Skills

Contact lens fitting

Over-refraction techniques

Phone triage

Patient screening

Ophthalmic tech experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Epic

Job description

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

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

Pay Range: $27.47 - $38.46

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.

Benefits

• 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%.

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 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.

Vancouver Clinic is the largest multi-specialty clinic in Southwest Washington. As a physician-owned group, taking excellent care of people is our first priority. We have several clinics located throughout Clark County, Washington, an area celebrated for its premier schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, great restaurants, and endless recreational possibilities. Portland, Oregon is only minutes away.

We offer a collegial atmosphere, beautiful facilities, state-of-the art technology, competitive salary and benefits, and great work-life balance.