Ophthalmic Technician — Lens Fitting & Exam Prep

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

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