Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmology

Providence Health Plan Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Medical Centers seeks a dedicated team member to support ophthalmology and optometry care. You will record medical history, assess patients, document visual acuity, and assist with specialized procedures while ensuring efficient clinic operations and supplies management.

Join a patient-centered team within the Providence family, focusing on respectful, high-quality care. This role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, compassionate patient interactions, and collaboration with clinicians to

Qualifications

• Washington MA registration required within 60 days of hire.
• Certification as a WA Medical Assistant upon hire.
• National Provider BLS (American Heart Association) upon hire.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an eye care setting.

Responsibilities

• Record pertinent medical history and perform initial patient assessment for ophthalmology visits.
• Record visual acuity and perform specialized procedures as directed.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain clinic operations, supplies, and patient services.

Education

Washington Medical Assistant Registration within 60 days of hire

Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire

1 year of Eye care setting

Job description

Description

Supports ophthalmology and optometry providers ensuring quality patient care and optimal customer service. Obtains initial patient assessment by recording pertinent medical history, visual acuity and performing specialized technical procedures. Performs clerical duties to maintain effective office operations and patient services; manages the usage, disposal, and replenishment of supplies necessary for an efficiently run clinic.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Pacmed Clinics DBA Pacific Medical Centers and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Washington Medical Assistant Registration within 60 days of hire or
• Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• 1 year of Eye care setting.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission to advocate, educate and provide extraordinary care.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team

Pacific Medical Centers (PacMed) is a private, not-for-profit, primary and integrated multi-specialty health care network with outpatient clinics and primary and specialty care providers in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties. We combine decades of patient-centered care with cutting-edge technology, first-class facilities and board-certified providers.

Our strong team environment and respect for our people—at all levels and from all backgrounds—allow us to provide authentic care that achieves the highest-quality patient outcomes, backed by the strong network of resources and support through our affiliation with the Providence family, including local partners like Swedish Health Services.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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Requsition ID: 453070
Company: Pacific Medical Jobs
Job Category: Clinical Specialty
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 3060 OPHTHALMOLOGY WA FIRST HILL
Address: WA Seattle 1101 Madison
Work Location: Swedish First Hill 1101 Madison-Seattle
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $27.56 - $43.34
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.