Ophthalmic Technician: Eye Care and Diagnostics Pro

Oregon Health & Science University; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

8 holidays per year

Transit discounts

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Wellness platform

Disability insurance

Flexible spending

Job summary

OHSU Casey Eye Institute in Vancouver, WA seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmic clinics with comprehensive pre-exam testing and patient care. You will work with physicians across subspecialties including retina, cornea, and pediatrics in a full-time on-site role.

You will perform screening tests, assist in minor procedures, manage refills and triage calls, and uphold safety protocols in a busy academic medical setting. Training and certification requirements apply.

Qualifications

• AA in Ophthalmic Technology from an accredited school.
• BA/BS in Health Care, Science or Research related field with 1 year of related experience.
• Current COA certification or higher as required.
• 2 years of clinical/lab experience in vision testing including specialized tests.
• BLS from AHA required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-exam testing: history taking, visual acuity, confrontational visual fiend testing, assess extraocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, and dilation.
• Perform testing: refractometry, visual fields (GVF & HVF), keratometry, OCT, and ophthalmic photography.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office.
• Process prescription refills, prior authorizations, and triage patient calls.
• Clean instruments, prepare exam lanes, monitor medication expirations.
• Follow safety procedures and hospital guidelines.

Education

AA in Ophthalmic Technology

BA/BS in Health Care, Science or Research related field

Current COA certification or higher

2 years clinical/lab experience in vision testing

BLS from AHA

Job description

OHSU Casey Eye Institute in Vancouver, WA seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmic clinics with comprehensive pre-exam testing and patient care. You will work with physicians across subspecialties including retina, cornea, and pediatrics in a full-time on-site role.

You will perform screening tests, assist in minor procedures, manage refills and triage calls, and uphold safety protocols in a busy academic medical setting. Training and certification requirements apply.