Ophthalmic Technician

Retina Northwest, PC in; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Retina Northwest, P.C. is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to join our busy retina specialty practice in the Portland area. This hands-on role supports physicians and the clinical team to ensure smooth patient visits from start to finish.

You may work across clinic locations in Portland, Lake Oswego, Sylvan, Beaverton, Vancouver, and Salmon Creek, collaborating closely with physicians and staff to perform testing, imaging, and documentation while maintaining patient flow and care standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for their visit
• Collect medical history, medications, allergies, and other relevant information
• Perform screening tests and measurements
• Assist with OCT imaging and other assigned diagnostic testing
• Support injection preparation, room setup, and patient positioning
• Document information accurately in the medical record
• Help maintain clinic flow, room turnover, and follow-up tasks
• Assist with front desk responsibilities as needed
• Keep exam rooms and clinical areas clean, organized, and stocked
• Travel between clinic locations to support patient care

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician (Healthcare)

Ophthalmic Technician I

Retina Northwest, P.C.

Full-time | $20 to $26 per hour

Portland, Lake Oswego, Sylvan, Beaverton, Vancouver, and Salmon Creek

At Retina Northwest, our work is about more than eye care. Many of our patients come to us during stressful and uncertain moments, and we are here to help protect their sight while providing a supportive, compassionate experience. For more than 40 years, we have cared for patients across Oregon and Washington as a physician-led practice built on teamwork, compassion, and doing what is right for patients. As we grow, we are focused on building a workplace where people feel supported, take pride in their work, and care deeply about the patients they serve.

We are hiring an Ophthalmic Technician I to join our team. This is a hands-on role in a busy retina specialty practice where you will work closely with physicians and the clinical team to support patient visits and help create a smooth, supportive experience from start to finish. It can be a strong fit for someone with healthcare or patient-facing experience, and also for someone ready to learn in the role.

What Youll Do

As an Ophthalmic Technician I, you will support physicians and the clinical team in caring for patients with retinal and vitreous conditions. You will help prepare patients for visits, perform testing and imaging, support procedures, document visits, and help keep clinic flow moving.

Key responsibilities include:

• Greet and prepare patients for their visit
• Collect medical history, medications, allergies, and other relevant information
• Perform screening tests and measurements
• Assist with OCT imaging and other assigned diagnostic testing
• Support injection preparation, room setup, and patient positioning
• Document information accurately in the medical record
• Help maintain clinic flow, room turnover, and follow-up tasks
• Assist with front desk responsibilities as needed
• Keep exam rooms and clinical areas clean, organized, and stocked
• Travel between clinic locations to support patient care