Ophthalmic Technician, NW Portland (21488)
On-sitePortland, Oregon, United States
Portland, Oregon, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeHigh School Or EquivalentSmall
Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentSmall
Job Summary
Conduct full spectrum technician responsibilities, including obtaining medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, and performing diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, refractions, and ocular measurements. Administer topical ophthalmic drops and ointments under physician direction while assisting with patient flow and managing inbox tasks. Maintain clean exam rooms, clean and maintain equipment, and ensure work is performed efficiently and accurately in compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations. Provide patient education, respond to questions, and communicate professionally with patients, coworkers, and the physician.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of being hired
- Ability to complete the Home Study Course for certification within 90 days of being hired
- Minimum of one (1) year experience
- Equivalent combination of experience, training and certification that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the successful performance of the essential job duties
- Solid computer skills with proficiency in the use of Electronic Medical Records systems
- Experience with NextGen
- Ability to type a minimum of 60 wpm
- Knowledge of ocular diseases and systemic diseases affecting the eye
- Knowledge of intricate refractive and optical measuring devices, and other equipment and instrumentation used to perform required job functions
- Knowledge of basic eye care and hygienic methods and practices involving the treatment of the eye
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 coding procedures
- Must possess strong math skills with ability to calculate geometry and algebra equations
- Knowledge and understanding of ophthalmic terminology
- Ability to analyze information and use logic to resolve issues and problems
- Ability to use good judgment and make sound decisions
- Ability to work cooperatively and interact in a professional and respectful manner with physicians, staff, vendors and patients at all times
- Ability to assist all patients with dignity and respect
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends, and a willingness to rotate to various worksites as needed
- Manual/finger dexterity as necessary to perform daily job duties
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to reach with hands and arms; lift, push, pull and/or carry objects up to 20 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Current Ophthalmic Technician Certification (COT)
- Submit complex medication refills and maintain broad pharmacology knowledge
- Review and confirm prior authorizations
- Grasp of general triage concepts
- Proficiency in at least one subspecialty
- Ability to float to any subspecialty
- Confident in at least four Basic Procedures: OCT, topography, Schirmer testing, manual keratometry, basic contact lens evaluations, autoclave, HVF, GVF, prepping patients for injection, or setting up a B-scan/laser for a provider
- Confident in at least two Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Basic pharmacology knowledge and refilling medications through EHR or by phone
- Manage Inbox tasks and Patient Portal messages
- Take and record vital signs including pulse and blood pressure
- Perform applanation tonometry and angle checking
- Perform diagnostic tests that help ensure the accurate diagnosis and treatment of a diseased eye
- Take anatomical and functional ocular measurements of the eye and surrounding tissue
- Test ocular functions, including visual acuity and visual fields; perform refractions as directed by physician
- Clean and maintain equipment and instrumentation in good working condition; perform minor repairs and adjustments as needed
- Ensure that services and products are appropriate for meeting patient needs and work is performed in an efficient, timely and accurate manner
- Administer topical ophthalmic drops and ointment under the direction of a physician
- Assist with patient flow throughout the clinic
- Demonstrate team values through cooperation and consideration of coworkers; foster goodwill among coworkers by providing assistance when needed and sharing information that helps others do their jobs; interact with tact, courtesy and diplomacy
- Effectively communicate with patients, coworkers and doctors; share information appropriately and complete the communication circle with follow-up as needed; communicate in a positive, upbeat manner while refraining from complaining, gossiping, or engaging in conversations of a negative tone
- Perform work in compliance with company policy, department procedures and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and OSHA
- May scribe as required by provider
- Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy for as required by medical standards and by government regulation
- Confidence in at least two Basic Procedures: OCT, topography, Schirmer testing, manual keratometry, basic contact lens evaluations, autoclave, HVF, GVF, prepping patients for injection, or setting up a B-scan/laser for a provider
- Proficiency in Level I duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in Levels I & II duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Confident in at least two Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Confident in at least four Basic Procedures: OCT, topography, Schirmer testing, manual keratometry, basic contact lens evaluations, autoclave, HVF, GVF, prepping patients for injection, or setting up a B-scan/laser for a provider
- Confident in at least two Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in at least one subspecialty
- Ability to float to any subspecialty
- Confident in at least four Basic Procedures: OCT, topography, Schirmer testing, manual keratometry, basic contact lens evaluations, autoclave, HVF, GVF, prepping patients for injection, or setting up a B-scan/laser for a provider
- Confident in at least two Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I & II duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
- Confident in at least three Advanced Procedures: Fundus photography, flourescein angiography, retinoscopy, immersion A-scan, pentacam, IOL Master/Lenstar, setting up pneumatic/cryo, or assisting for minor surgery
- Proficiency in Levels I-III duties and responsibilities
- Proficiency in at least two subspecialties
- Assist with training and mentoring new technicians
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