Ophthalmic Tech: Contact Lens & Exam Specialist

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

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.