Ophthalmic Technician: Eye Care Diagnostics & Testing

OHSU; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Life insurance $25K

Retirement plan 6% match

Paid vacation up to 200 hours

Sick leave 96 hours

8 holidays

Transit discounts

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Wellness platform

Disability insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

OHSU Casey Eye Institute in Portland, OR seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to assist physicians by conducting preliminary screening and testing. You will perform pre-exam testing, history taking, and patient documentation to support clinical decisions and care.

Responsibilities include refractometry, visual fields, OCT, imaging, and minor procedures, with emphasis on patient safety and accurate data entry. BLS is required; on-site, full-time employment with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited ophthalmic training programs (list includes Ophthalmic Technician Program, Ophthalmic Medical Personnel Training Program, Eye Care Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Medical Technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-exam testing to include history taking, visual acuity, confrontational fields, extraocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, angle assessment, dilation, and other tests requested by the physician.
• Perform testing such as refractometry, visual fields (GVF/HVF), keratometry, ophthalmic photography, OCT, and related procedures.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office.
• Complete prescription refill requests as authorized, manage prior authorizations and triage calls.
• Prepare instruments for sterile processing, maintain lanes, monitor medication expiration dates.
• Follow all safety procedures and hospital guidelines.

Skills

BLS certified

Education

AA in Ophthalmic Technology

Ophthalmic Technician Program

COA or higher

BA/BS in Health Care or related field

2 years clinical/lab experience

Job description

OHSU Casey Eye Institute in Portland, OR seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to assist physicians by conducting preliminary screening and testing. You will perform pre-exam testing, history taking, and patient documentation to support clinical decisions and care.

Responsibilities include refractometry, visual fields, OCT, imaging, and minor procedures, with emphasis on patient safety and accurate data entry. BLS is required; on-site, full-time employment with excellent benefits.