Ophthalmic Technician

Vancouver Clinic; Vancouver, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k match

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Vancouver Clinic Ophthalmology is hiring a full-time Ophthalmic Tech to join our Salmon Creek team in Vancouver, WA. You will prepare patients and instruments for exams, perform measurements, provide phone triage, and assist with laser and minor surgery procedures in a fast-paced setting.

Preferred candidates have contact lens fitting and over-refraction experience, plus EHR familiarity (Epic preferred). Minimum one year in ophthalmic tech roles, high school diploma, and MA credential within

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

Contact lens fitting

Over-refraction techniques

Phone triage

Measurement tasks

EHR experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Ophthalmic Technician program

COT/COA certification

Tools

Epic

EHR system

Job description

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

Preferred candidates will have hands-on experience with contact lens fitting and over-refraction techniques. Full-Time Schedule: Monday through Friday - four, 9-hour days and one, 4-hour day Location: Salmon Creek (2525 NE 139th Street - Vancouver, WA 98686) Hiring range is generally between $25.95-$31.10 per hour 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.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program.
• Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment.
• Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE.
• Compensation packages and time off programs vary and are dependent on factors such as department, position type, primary work state and FTE.
• 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%.

Additional Information

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.

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.

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.