Ophthalmic Technician I - No Experience Needed

Confluence Health; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts & Health-SV

Paid Time Off

Generous Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Gym Membership Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Shift Differential

Job summary

Confluence Health in Washington state is seeking an entry-level Ophthalmic Technician I to assist Eye Doctors with technical services and patient care. No experience necessary as we provide training.

You will gather patient history, perform diagnostic imaging, assist with in-office procedures, and support patient education under supervision. Flexible, supportive team environment with required licenses within onboarding.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with on-the-job training.
• MA-R licensure with Washington State Department of Health (apply upon hire, paid by department).
• Surgical Technologist licensure with Washington State Department of Health (apply upon hire, paid by department).
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (within 90 days of hire).
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard work to obtain patient medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
• Perform basic vision tests according to standard work-up by exam type.
• Understand and manage patient workflow for maximum efficiency.
• Instill topical ophthalmic ointment/drops under the direction of the physician.
• Obtain vital signs according to protocol.
• Calibrate, maintain, and clean instruments and equipment per protocol.
• Perform basic clinical eye testing: Tonometry, Color Vision, Stereo Vision, Refraction, Pachymetry.
• Assist with in-office procedures including injections and lasers, including set up and clean up.
• Educates patient per physician and/or department protocol.
• Maintain working knowledge of Ophthalmic procedural/diagnostic coding.
• Maintain working knowledge of Ophthalmic anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, ocular mobility, clinical optics and contact lenses.

Skills

Medical terminology

Manual dexterity

Independence

Attention to detail

Telephone etiquette

Time management

Organization

Problem solving

Education

MA-R licensure

Surgical Technologist licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Confluence Health in Washington state is seeking an entry-level Ophthalmic Technician I to assist Eye Doctors with technical services and patient care. No experience necessary as we provide training.

You will gather patient history, perform diagnostic imaging, assist with in-office procedures, and support patient education under supervision. Flexible, supportive team environment with required licenses within onboarding.