Ophthalmic Technician

RPMGlobal; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,797 - 44,827; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with Employer Matching

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Pet Insurance (optional)

Four paid Wellness days per year

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Portland is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist ophthalmologists in providing technical services to patients. This role includes responsibilities like conducting ophthalmic tests, maintaining equipment, and managing supplies. A high school diploma and current BLS certification are required, with preference given to candidates with prior ophthalmology experience. The position offers a welcoming environment and various benefits, including a hiring bonus and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Must have a current BLS certification.
• Previous Ophthalmology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Ophthalmologists with technical services.
• Perform tests and procedures on patients.
• Maintain and clean ophthalmic equipment.
• Order and manage ophthalmic supplies.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a high-volume, multi-tasked environment

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

At The Portland Clinic our mission is to be a trusted community collaborating to improve the health and well-being of those we serve. Join our team and let us work together to offer a welcoming, inclusive environment for our patients and the communities we serve.

JOB TITLE: Ophthalmic Technician

SUPERVISOR: Ophthalmology Supervisor

HOURS PER WEEK: 40hrs/Non-Exempt (Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm) There is a possibility of traveling between clinics

DEPARTMENT: Ophthalmology

HIRING BONUS: $1,000 after 90 days

Non-Certified Ophthalmic Tech Pay Range: $21.63 - $29.29

Certified Ophthalmic Tech Pay Range: $24.04 - $32.54

The following information is designed to outline the essential functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To assist the Ophthalmologists in providing extended technical services to patients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

1. Escort patients to the exam room, take basic histories and make chart documentation, perform visual acuities (auto and manual), review patient medications, measure glasses, and conduct lensometry.
2. Perform ophthalmic procedures such as refractometry, tonometry, pupil/angle evaluation, muscle/strabismus screening, keratometry, topography, and pachymetry.
3. Perform various ophthalmic tests including visual field testing, color vision testing, stereopsis, amsler grid testing.
4. Clean and maintain equipment: projectors, slit lamps, visual field, topographer, auto refractor, tonometer, lensometer.
5. Order appropriate ophthalmic supplies, drops, surgery equipment, and medications using proper ordering procedure. Maintain inventory and stock supplies.
6. Perform pre and post cataract surgery exams. Have basic understanding and knowledge of procedure to answer patient questions.
7. Perform pre and post Lasik work up exams. Have basic understanding and knowledge of procedure to answer patient questions.
8. Perform in-office surgery assistance including surgery prep, cleaning and sterilization of instruments (autoclave), and deliver specimens to the lab.
9. Instruct patients in use of contact lenses when necessary.
10. Work with insurance companies for pharmaceutical prior-authorizations.
11. Verify and re-write glasses and contact lens prescriptions for optical shops.
12. Will be required to travel between locations.
13. When coverage is needed: perform registration receptionist duties, such as checking in patients, answering phones, scheduling, and maintaining flow of internal and external mail.
14. Participate as an active team member in a patient-centered medical home.
15. Employees will not be discourteous or disrespectful to a customer or any member of the public while in the course and scope of company business.
16. Work in a cooperative manner with management/supervision, coworkers, customers and vendors.
17. Abide by company policies.
18. Other duties as assigned.
19. Maintain regular, in person, work attendance and punctuality, as scheduled.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current BLS certification

PREFERENCES

• Previous Ophthalmology experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in high volume, multi-tasked work environment
• Computer experience preferred
• Successful experience in high-volume customer service setting preferred
• Certification or degree from an accredited school

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (Benefits eligibility begins at 20hrs/wk)

• 401k plan with Employer Matching up to 4.5% annually
• Roth IRA
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Company provided $10K Group Life/AD&D insurance
• Voluntary benefits: Life/AD&D, Dependent Life/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
• Norton Identity Theft Protection (optional)
• Pet Insurance (optional)
• 4.92 hours of PTO accrual per pay period (PTO accrual is prorated based upon FTE)
• One paid Wellness day per year
• Seven paid holidays, and 1 partially paid holiday (mid-day closure)
• Employee Assistant Program