Ophthalmic Tech

Vancouver Clinic; Vancouver, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long Term Disability

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Life

Critical Illness

Accident

Hospital Indemnity

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services

401k Plan (employer match)

Job summary

Vancouver Clinic in Washington state is seeking a Part-time Ophthalmic Tech to support ophthalmology services at Salmon Creek and Heron Gate. The role involves preparing patients and instruments, triage calls, patient screening, measurements, and assisting with laser and minor surgery procedures, plus patient instruction.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year ophthalmic tech experience or completed program, and WA MA-Registered credential within 3 months.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Phone triage

Patient screening

Measurement tasks

Laser assistance

Minor surgery assistance

Patient instruction

EHR experience

Education

High School Diploma

Ophthalmic Technician program

COT/COA certification

WA MA-Registered credential within 3 months

BLS CPR Certification

Ophthalmic Assistant Certification within 18 months

Tools

Epic

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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• long term disability
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary life
• Critical illness
• Accident
• Hospital indemnity
• Identity theft protection
• Legal services
• 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.

Vancouver Clinic CARES! Compassion. Advocacy. Respect. Excellence. Safety.

Our mission is to provide a culture of compassion and respect for our patients and for one another, while delivering excellent high-quality care.

Our employees are vital to our growth and progress, and with that objective we embrace diversity and endeavor to create conditions that provide everyone with an equal opportunity to succeed in a safe environment.