Ophthalmic Technician Certified

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Education reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Mental health program

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Vancouver, WA, seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Technician for a full-time day position. You will assist ophthalmologists/optometrists with office-based patient care and perform testing, documenting in the EMR, while independently handling select tests.

Responsibilities include measuring visual acuity and fields, IOP, refractions, and contact lens dispensing, with emphasis on accuracy and privacy. Requires COT certification and BLS within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Ophthalmic-related patient care skills and attention to detail required.
• Strong communication and privacy compliance in handling patient information.
• Certification in ophthalmic technology (COT) or equivalent within 12 months is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmologist/optometrist with patient care and testing.
• Perform visual acuity, visual fields, IOP, refraction and related tests.
• Enter data, referrals, and orders in EMR; act as scribe when needed.

Skills

Ophthalmic patient care

Testing and measurements

Scribe/documentation

Communication

Privacy/compliance

Education

JCAHPO COT certification

BLS certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Ophthalmic Technician Certified for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $31.17 – $42.09.

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting the Ophthalmologist or Optometrist in providing office based patient care and performing ophthalmic clinical duties as directed including various testing, instilling medications, order processing, and documentation in the electronic medical record. Independently performs certain patient testing within scope of practice.

Essential Functions

• Room patients; obtain ocular, medical and family history; instruct patients regarding medications, tests and procedures; coordinate patient flow; and update patient’s electronic medical record.
• Perform testing as required and/or directed including measurement of visual acuity, visual fields, extraocular motions, intraocular pressure by applanation tonometry, and pinhole acuity; measure, compare and test pupils; and refraction as necessary.
• Record data as testing is performed and for physician during visit as scribe in the electronic medical record. Enter and process referrals and authorizations in the electronic medical record.
• Independently perform intraocular pressure, visual field and visual acuity testing.
• Prepare exam rooms. Room stocking, maintaining inventory of supplies.
• Contact lens dispensing, instill ocular medications, participate in telephone triage as necessary.
• Educate patient on eye care and contact lens care. May educate patient on surgical procedures as appropriate/required.
• Perform dictation/faxing/phone calls and other related clerical tasks.
• Process all associated coding, documentation, charting and referrals.
• Sterile processing of surgical instruments and diagnostic lenses.
• May complete scribe and/or optical duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Accredited Program Required: Ophthalmic Technician in process or Completion or schedule to take or already passed JCAHPO COT level
• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Experience in an office based ophthalmology practice
• Required: within 12 months Certified Ophthalmic Technician and
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

Skills

• Computer proficiency including MS Office and the ability to quickly learn new applications. (Required)
• Ability to use office equipment and phone systems. (Required)
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow. (Required)
• Ability to problem solve, organize and set work priorities with minimum supervision (Required)
• Good communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and within different environments. (Required)
• Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families. (Required)
• Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles. (Required)
• Ability to multi-task. (Required)
• Strong attention to detail. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

PHMG Eye Care – Vancouver

• MA-R (Medical Assistant Registered-Washington) required within 120 days of hire. (clinic applies for upon hire)

Working Conditions

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Ability to move around area.
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment.
• Lift/Carry: Occasionally up to 25 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 13 lbs. force. Occasionally up to 30 lbs. force.
• Reaching frequently.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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