Ophthalmology Technician - Pediatrics

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 82,847,000 - 136,918,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network in Tacoma/Silverdale is seeking an Ophthalmic Photographer/Technician to perform high-quality diagnostic imaging and support ophthalmology and dermatology teams. The role includes assisting physicians during patient encounters and managing outpatient procedure scheduling.

Requires certification for ophthalmic technicians, MA-R within 60 days, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant must be maintained through continuing education.
• Must obtain MA-R within 60 days of hire.
• BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete all necessary consents and documents for the medical record.
• Participate in education, records maintenance, policy updates, and skill upgrades.
• Schedule procedures for Ophthalmology and Dermatology.
• Record initial health status and vital signs per policy.

Skills

Ophthalmic certification

BLS certification

Clinical scheduling

Job description

Where kids and families are always first

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do - it's our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

FTE: 0.01, Shift: Day, Schedule: Variable - Per Diem

Additional information about the Mary Bridge Children's Eye Center can be found here: https://www.marybridge.org/services/eye-care/

This position will support both locations - Tacoma and Silverdale

Position Summary

The Ophthalmic Photographer/Technician is responsible for performing highquality diagnostic imaging, clinical testing, and technical procedures to support Ophthalmology and Dermatology providers. This role also assists physicians during patient encounters, delivers patient education related to tests and treatments, and manages scheduling for outpatient procedures.

Responsibilities

• You will ensure completion of all necessary consents and documents for the medical record, utilizing hospital-approved abbreviations and following hospital charting guidelines
• You will participate in all phases of education, maintenance of records, upgrading of policies, procedures, and skills
• You will schedule procedures for Ophthalmology and Dermatology
• You will gather initial health status of patients including vital signs and documents per policy

Requirements:

• Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification must be maintained through continuing education
• Must obtain MA-R within 60 days of hire
• BLS - Basic Life Support (includes RQI) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
• Pediatric experience preferred

About Mary Bridge Children's

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Built for children and families

Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care.

Award-winning care

Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune.

Growing for the future

A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children's care.

Well-being and support

Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $28.89 - $47.76 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.