Ophthalmic Technician (Vancouer, Washington)

Ophthalmic Technician PositionThe purpose of this position is to provide ophthalmic patient care assistance to faculty in the Casey Eye Institute, Vancouver, WA satellite clinic. In addition to providing support to comprehensive eye clinics, the sub-specialty clinics include retina, cornea, oculoplastics, pediatrics, neuro-ophthalmology, glaucoma and comprehensive ophthalmology. This is a full-time, benefited, on-site position.Generous benefit package:Comprehensive medical, dental & vision care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.$25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employeeTwo Retirement plan to choose from (6% matching)Vacation - Up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for PT rolesSick Leave - Up to 96 hours per year, prorated for PT roles8 paid holidays per yearSubstantial Tri-met and C-Tran discountsTuition Reimbursement for continuation educationInnovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Cutting edge Wellness PlatformShort Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceFlex Spending Accounts.The Ophthalmic Technician aids physicians by conducting preliminary screening, history and testing of patients:Perform pre-exam testing to include but not limited to history taking, visual acuity assessment, confrontational visual field testing, assess extraocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services requested by the Physician including special tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, etc.Perform testing to include but not limited to refractometry, visual fields (GVF & HVF), keratometry, ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), etc.Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the officeComplete requests for prescription refills as authorized by the physician, medication prior authorizations, triage patient calls and messages.Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing, open and close exam lanes daily, monitor medication expiration dates, etc.Follow all safety procedures and protocols per hospital guidelines.Required qualifications:Completion of an accredited training program such as Ophthalmic Technician Program, Ophthalmic Medical Personnel Training Program, Eye Care Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program, Ophthalmic Medical Technology.OR AA in Ophthalmic Technology from an accredited school.OR Current certification as a certified ophthalmic technician (COA) or higher.OR BA/BS or in Health Care, Science or Research related field AND 1 year of clinical/lab experience conducting preliminary screening/vision testing to include specialized tests and visual fields.OR 2 years of clinical/lab experience conducting preliminary screening/vision testing to include specialized tests and visual fields.BLS from AHA requiredPreferred qualifications:COA or COT certificationWhy apply to OHSU?We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io Oregon Health & Science University