Ophthalmic Technician; Hood River & Dalles, Oregon

Ophthalmic Technician (Hood River & The Dalles, Oregon)

US-OR-Hood River

Requisition :

Position Category: Allied Health

Job Type: AFSCME union represented

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Posting Department: Casey Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology

Posting Salary Range: $28.25 - $38.19 per hour, Commensurate with Experience

Posting FTE: 1.00

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Schedule:

Monday through Friday

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Hours:

Hours to be determined by manager

HR Mission: School of Medicine

Drug Testable: Yes

OHSU Casey Eye Institute is a premier academic medical center providing eye care for adults and children in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We treat eye conditions from the most straightforward to the most complex and offer expert care in all ophthalmology specialties.

Since 1945, OHSU Casey Eye Institute doctors and vision scientists have worked side by side to discover the causes of eye disease and find new treatments. Bringing research and patient care together helps us turn possibilities into realities. OHSU Casey Eye Institute is a "High Performing" eye hospital, which means we are ranked in the top 10 percent nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

The purpose of this position is to provide ophthalmic assistance to physicians at the Casey Eye Institute in Hood River and The Dalles, Oregon, by providing ancillary testing as ordered. Duties include but are not limited to working up patients, taking histories, documenting in medical records, triage, and prior authorizations. Assist with the administrative components of practices and other department administrative duties as assigned by the manager.

This is a full‑time, benefited, on‑site position.

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision care plans. Covered 100% for full‑time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $25,000 of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two retirement plans to choose from (6% matching).
• Vacation – up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for PT roles.
• Sick Leave – up to 96 hours per year, prorated for PT roles.
• 8 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Cutting edge Wellness Platform.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• Employee Discounts.

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, assessment of extraocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assessment of angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services requested by the Physician including special tests such as color vision screening and stereopsis.
• 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 office.
• Complete 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.

• 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.
• AA in Ophthalmic Technology from an accredited school.
• Current certification as a certified ophthalmic technician (COA) or higher.
• 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.
• 2 years of clinical/lab experience conducting preliminary screening/vision testing to include…