Ophthalmic Tech

tvc; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Clinic in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Part-time Ophthalmic Technician to support the Ophthalmology team. The schedule spans Thursday and Saturday at Salmon Creek and Friday at Heron Gate, totaling about 22 hours per week.

The role includes patient prep, triage, measurements, and assistance with laser and minor surgeries, along with patient education. Requires ophthalmic tech experience or completion of an accredited program; certification and EHR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 1 year of ophthalmic tech experience or recently completed accredited ophthalmic technician program.
• COT or COA certification preferred.
• Must obtain WA MA-Registered credential within three months.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• Ophthalmic Assistant Certification within 18 months of employment.
• Experience with EHR systems; Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Ophthalmic Technician program

Certified Ophthalmic Tech (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

WA MA-Registered credential within three months of hire

BLS CPR Certification

Ophthalmic Assistant Certification within 18 months

EHR Epic experience

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Join the Vancouver Clinic Ophthalmology team as a Part -time Ophthalmic Tech !

Schedule

Thursday, 12:30-4:30pm and Saturday, 7:30am-4:00pm at Salmon Creek and Friday, 7:45am-5:15pm at Heron Gate (22 hours/week).

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

$25.44 - $35.61

The 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.

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.