Ophthalmic Technician: Patient Care & Eye Testing Pro

Northwest Eye Surgeons, Inc.; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with employer contribution

Company Paid Life Insurance

Generous PTO/Holiday

Job summary

Northwest Eyes is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join a progressive ophthalmic medical and surgical practice in Renton, WA. You will assist ophthalmologists with patient workups, document examinations, and operate a range of ophthalmic equipment to support high-quality patient care.

The role requires excellent communication, teamwork, and attention to detail, with responsibilities spanning patient education, history taking, and safe instrument handling in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year ophthalmic assistant experience; COA/COT preferred.
• Proficiency with computers; MS Office and G‑Suite.

Responsibilities

• Summarize and document ophthalmologist findings and treatment recommendations accurately.
• Maintain patient flow and communicate appointment status.
• Educate patients and ensure understanding of instructions.
• Take and document patient medical histories.
• Operate ophthalmic equipment listed in the job description.
• Triages phone calls following ophthalmology standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

MS Office & G‑Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

COA or COT certification preferred

Tools

Auto Refractor

Retinoscopes

Phoropters

Slit Lamp

Pentacam/Topography

Wavescan

IOL master/instar

Zeiss OCT

Heidelberg OCT

Job description

Northwest Eyes is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join a progressive ophthalmic medical and surgical practice in Renton, WA. You will assist ophthalmologists with patient workups, document examinations, and operate a range of ophthalmic equipment to support high-quality patient care.

The role requires excellent communication, teamwork, and attention to detail, with responsibilities spanning patient education, history taking, and safe instrument handling in a fast-paced clinical setting.